Principal Engineer, E&E Engineering

globalhr; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Principal Engineer for E&E Engineering. You will coordinate design, development, testing and documentation of electrical systems and components for aerospace applications.

The role requires a bachelor’s (or master’s) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with 8+ years (5+ with master's) of relevant experience, including PCB design and environmental qualification (DO-0169). On-site work with occasional travel to Florida facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years’ experience, or Master’s with 5+ years’ experience.
• 5+ years of experience with DO0169 Environmental Qualification.
• 4+ years of Electrical Design experience.
• 3+ years of PCB Design experience.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• Non-US Person must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of electronic equipment within schedule and budget.
• Research, develop, design and test electrical components, equipment and systems to meet objectives.
• Prepare sketches of specifications to construct or install equipment, facilities, or systems.
• Prepare documentation on product development, costs and performance weaknesses to track progress.
• Perform R&D and design of new products to meet quality standards and business goals.

Skills

Electrical design

PCB design

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

DO0169 Environmental Qualification

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

Position Role Type: Unspecified

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

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Rockwell Collins Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Engineer, E&E Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA. National travel to Melbourne, Florida facility 2-3 times a year.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU will do

• Coordinate and facilitate the design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of electronic apparatus, components, or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices, ensuring work is completed on time and established quality and budgets are achieved.
• Research, develop, design and test electrical components, equipment, systems and networks to ensure that business objectives and required specifications are met.
• Prepare engineering sketches of specifications to construct, relocate or install equipment. facilities, products, or systems.
• Prepare documentation including confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, information on product development, introduction schedules, product costs and performance weaknesses to track progress and analyze performance.
• Perform engineering work and applied research, development and design of new products to ensure quality standards and business objectives are met.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience as an Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer or related role. In the alternative, at least a master's degree or its equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer or related role would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with DO0169 Environmental Qualification.
• Must possess at least 4 years of experience with Electrical Design.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience with PCB Design.
• Must possess at least 2 years of experience in project management.
• Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Avionics: Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we’re helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range is $119,600.00 to $204,500.00 USD per year. 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.

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.

• 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
• holidays

Specific benefits are dependent on 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.