Principal Electrical Engineer- Computing Products (Onsite)

globalhr; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a highly motivated Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Displays, Computing & Networking Directorate. You will lead hardware design, integration, verification, and factory transition for avionics platforms including ruggedized mission computers and network products.

The role emphasizes high-speed digital circuit design, EMI control, manufacturability, testability, and thermal management, with responsibility to coordinate cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Experience leading hardware development lifecycle phases (design, integration, verification, and factory transition).
• Strong background in avionics hardware and compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with Systems, Software, Mechanical, and Manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead KC-46 VRCU and VPU integration activities and other Boeing computer efforts.
• Oversee design, verification, and integration of ruggedized mission computers and network products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product requirements are met.

Skills

High-speed digital design

EMI control

Manufacturability

Testability

Thermal management

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Computing Products Department within the Displays, Computing & Networking Directorate. This department is responsible for the development and sustainment of state-of-the‑art avionics hardware products including ruggedized mission computers, video processing modules, and network products used in commercial and military aircraft platforms. This role is onsite, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

This role supports all phases of the hardware development lifecycle—program pursuit, design, integration, verification, and factory transition.

The selected candidate will collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners, including Systems, Software, Mechanical, Environmental Effects, Manufacturing/Operations, and Design-to-Cost teams, to ensure all product requirements are successfully achieved. Strong expertise in high‑speed digital circuit board design, EMI control, manufacturability, testability, and thermal management is essential.

This role is specifically to lead on KC‑46 VRCU and VPU Integration activities followed by other Boeing computer efforts with the DPC product line. The principal engineer