Senior CNS Electronics Engineer - Avionics & RF

Prattwhitney; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer focused on analog, digital, and RF circuit design for CNS transceiver products. You will shape both legacy and next‑generation avionics hardware while coordinating with multi‑discipline teams across engineering and manufacturing.

The role requires strong problem‑solving, effective communication, and the ability to lead design activities from schematic capture to production support within an onsite environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and engineering support for CNS sustainment products, with opportunities to contribute to new product development.
• Design, analyze, and optimize analog, digital, and / or RF circuits for high-performance avionics applications.
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams—including power, digital, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing—to deliver integrated solutions.
• Perform schematic capture, PWB layout coordination, and design documentation.
• Support transition-to-production activities and provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for production teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, design reviews, and technical decision-making across the product lifecycle.
• Be self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Combine your strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify creative, technically sound solutions to complex challenges.
• Use strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly and effectively.
• Develop technical proposals and deliver formal technical presentations.
• Align with Collins Aerospace values: Safety, Trust, Accountability, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

RF circuit design

Schematic capture

LTSPICE/PSPICE

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

DMMs

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer focused on analog, digital, and RF circuit design for CNS transceiver products. You will shape both legacy and next‑generation avionics hardware while coordinating with multi‑discipline teams across engineering and manufacturing.

The role requires strong problem‑solving, effective communication, and the ability to lead design activities from schematic capture to production support within an onsite environment.