Principal, EMC/EMI Design Engineer (Onsite)

RTX; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks an EMC/EMI Electrical Engineer to drive hardware design across the full product lifecycle. You will collaborate across engineering, systems and software teams to deliver robust circuit card assemblies for demanding environments.

Applicants must hold an active DoD Top Secret clearance or be eligible, with a STEM degree and substantial design/testing experience, including RF concepts and advanced diagnostics.

Qualifications

• U.S. DoD Top Secret security clearance ability.
• Degree in STEM with 8+ years experience or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Circuit board design: schematic capture, PCB layout.
• Experience with military aerospace testing standards (DO-160; MIL-STD-461; MIL-STD-704).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team to develop hardware designs.
• Lead circuit card design lifecycle: requirements, schematic, layout, testing and documentation.
• Design, document, test, and troubleshoot hardware including FPGA/DDR components; interfaces such as Ethernet, I2C, SPI, USB, RS-232.
• Support qualification testing to ensure performance, reliability and environmental compliance.

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Testing with oscilloscope/signal generators

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-07-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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 an EMC/EMI Project Engineer who will thrive at the intersection of engineering rigor and project execution. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage across the full product development lifecycle, including pursuit and order capture, requirements development, electrical design, hardware integration, and test verification/validation. This position will require you to independently manage multiple projects and technical tasks.

In this role, you will be a key contributor, applying your analog and digital design experience to tasks such as component assessments, PCB design and layout, circuit card build-up. Efforts are typically to support nuclear radiation characterization testing of circuit card assemblies (CCA) for radio and display systems to ensure compliance in specialized environments such as Total Ionizing Dose, Neutron Displacement Damage, Ionizing Dose Rate, and Single Event Effects. You’ll 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 the autonomy to innovate. You’ll be trusted with meaningful responsibility from day one, directly influencing product robustness while expanding your skills in an engaging and collaborative engineering environment. 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:

In this EMC/EMI Electrical Engineer role, you will support the following types of activities:

• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team of Engineers to develop reliable, high-performance hardware designs that meet system requirements and operational specifications.
• Lead and execute circuit card design lifecycle activities including:
  • Requirements capture
  • Schematic capture
  • Design documentation creation and maintenance
  • Signal integrity analysis and validation
  • Definition of board stack‑ups and routing guidelines
  • Coordination, guidance, and review of printed wiring board (PWB) layouts
  • Prototype board population (including soldering) and component placement
  • Hardware troubleshooting and debug
  • Development and execution of test plans and reports
  • Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
  • Hardware integration activities with system and software teams
• Design, document, test, and troubleshoot digital and analog hardware using core electrical engineering principles. Designs may include the use of FPGAs, processors, and DDR memory components, and industry interfaces, such as Ethernet, I2C, SPI, USB, and RS-232.
• Support qualification testing in collaboration with experienced engineers, ensuring compliance with performance, reliability, and environmental requirements.

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
• Practical circuit board design experience including schematic capture, PCB layout, and providing design guidance for board development
• Experience applying military aerospace testing standards (DO-160; MIL-STD-461; MIL-STD-704).

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…).
• Ability to read/understand electronic 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

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.

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