Principal, EMC/EMI Design Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks an EMC/EMI Project Engineer to drive hardware development across the full product lifecycle, including requirement capture, electrical design, board layout, and test verification. You will independently manage multiple projects and contribute to risk mitigation within a cross-disciplinary team.

You’ll apply analog/digital design experience to ensure robust, compliant hardware for nuclear environments, with opportunities to grow technical depth and leadership skills in a

Qualifications

• Requires DoD Top Secret clearance eligibility.
• Degree in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Practical circuit board design experience including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Experience with military aerospace testing standards (DO-160; MIL-STD-461; MIL-STD-704).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to develop hardware designs meeting requirements and specs.
• Lead circuit card design lifecycle activities including schematic capture, PCB layout, and design documentation.
• Hardware integration with system and software teams.
• Design, document, test, and troubleshoot digital and analog hardware including FPGAs and DDR memory.
• Support qualification testing to ensure compliance with performance and environmental requirements.

Skills

Circuit design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Signal integrity analysis

RF concepts

Troubleshooting lab equipment

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

PCB layout tools

Schematic capture tools

Oscilloscopes

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.

Position Summary

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

• 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

• 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).

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.

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 employer retirement 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 life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, 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!

Work Location and Terms

May be eligible for relocation. 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. This role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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.

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.