Principal, Electrical Engineer (Onsite)

globalhr; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

401(k) with matching

Job summary

RTX Environmental Effects Engineering at Collins Aerospace seeks a motivated Electrical Engineer to support nuclear survivability testing across product lifecycles. You will plan, execute, and document radiation characterization tests for electronics used in radio and display systems, with travel up to 25%.

You will independently manage multiple tasks, contribute to design reviews, and advise on risk mitigation within a cross-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 8+ years experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years experience.
• Electrical testing experience including design, troubleshooting, test plans, analysis and reporting.
• Circuit design: schematic capture, PCB layout/guidance.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, test and troubleshoot electrical hardware.
• Evaluate radiation response of MOSFETs, DC/DC converters, FPGAs and DDR memory.
• Advise parts selection based on test data.
• Develop test plans and reports.
• Lead program personnel through test procedures to meet cost/schedule constraints.
• Execute radiation effects testing events up to 25% travel.
• Serve as technical reference on radiation effects for electrical devices.

Skills

TS Clearance

STEM Degree

Electrical testing

Circuit design

8+ yrs experience

Education

Electrical Engineering / related STEM degree

Advanced degree (5+ yrs experience)

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

Job description

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.

The Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE) organization at Collins Aerospace is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to support the Nuclear Effects Survivability Team’s efforts. In this role, you’ll work across key stages of the product lifecycle, including requirements development, electrical design, hardware integration, and test verification/validation. This position requires you to independently manage multiple projects and technical tasks and will require Domestic travel (25%) with some foreign travel possible.

In this role, you will be a key contributor, applying your electrical testing experience to support parts-level, circuit-level, and system-level radiation effects testing that will directly impact certification of Collins Aerospace product lines.

Your primary responsibilities will include planning, executing, and supporting nuclear radiation characterization testing of electronics used in radio and display systems. This work ensures survivability in specialized environments/effects such as Total Ionizing Dose (TID), Neutron Displacement Damage (NDD), Gamma Dose Rate (DR), and Single Event Effects (SEE).

You will be expected to help prepare clear, well‑supported technical documentation, contribute to design reviews, and advise on risk mitigation strategies as part of a cross-disciplinary team.

A motivated engineer will thrive here, supported by deep subject‑matter expertise and trusted with meaningful responsibility from day one. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate while directly influencing product robustness. If you’re energized by technical depth, hands‑on problem‑solving, and opportunities to grow while supporting a premier engineering capability, this role is a strong fit.

What You Will Do

• Design, document, test and troubleshoot electrical hardware.
• Evaluate the radiation response of semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs, DC/DC converters, FPGAs, and DDR memory components.
• Advise parts selection based on internal and external test data.
• Develop test plans and reports.
• Lead program personnel through test procedures to meet cost and schedule constraints.
• Execute radiation effects testing events alongside other experienced engineers at external facilities (up to 25% travel).
• Serve as a technical reference and subject matter expert of radiation effects on electrical devices.
• Drive improvements to Collins’ radiation test capabilities in alignment with industry best practices.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Ability to obtain a US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance (Selected Candidate will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements)
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Electrical testing experience: test design, troubleshooting, executing test plans, analysis, and writing test reports.
• Circuit design experience: analyzing circuits, using schematic capture tools, PCB layout/design, and providing board design guidance

Qualifications We Prefer

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or related field
• Ability to apply digital design techniques and show working familiarity with RF concepts or RF test equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform hands‑on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, etc…)
• Experience developing test automation using tools such as LabVIEW or Python.
• Demonstrated understanding of semiconductor device operation and/or basic nuclear physics concepts relevant to electronic parts.
• Ability to read/understand electrical schematics.
• Ability to perform statistical reduction and interpretation of test data.
• Demonstrated ability to write and present technical material clearly and effectively.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.

This position is part of a larger team that creates a variety of Environmental Effects for TEMPEST, Nuclear, Electromagnetic Compatibility/Interference (EMC/EMI) and Power Quality qualification testing of Company products and programs to various military and commercial industry standards.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employerretirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional lifeand accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

May be eligible for relocation

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.