Senior Electrical Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

RTX

Marlborough (MA)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
3 weeks vacation
401(k) with employer matching
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX, Collins Aerospace, Marlborough site, is seeking a hardware-focused engineer to identify components, perform trade studies, and drive hardware design across the lifecycle. You will conduct bench and system tests, develop documentation, and mentor junior engineers within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork with software, systems, and supply chain, and offers extensive benefits and relocation potential.

Qualifications

  • Requires a STEM degree and 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
  • Experience creating technical documentation for Configuration Control, Change Management, Trade Studies, and design artifacts.
  • Experience developing detailed verification test plans and test reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a multi-functional environment.

Responsibilities

  • Identify replacement hardware components and perform trade studies to meet program requirements.
  • Execute preliminary and detailed hardware design activities.
  • Conduct device-level bench testing and system-level integration testing for Engineering Change Proposals.
  • Develop and review technical documentation across the product lifecycle.
  • Mentor junior engineers throughout the development cycle.
  • Collaborate with Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Supply Chain.
  • Lead small teams of hardware development engineers for ECPs when opportunities arise.

Skills

Hardware design
Technical documentation
Test planning
Cross-functional collaboration
Citizenship required

Education

STEM degree
Advanced degree with 3+ years

Tools

Linux
Solaris
COTS hardware

Job description

Date Posted

2026-07-07

Country

United States of America

Location

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA2 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 2

Position Role Type

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 minds are united by purpose and inspired to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Through our three market‑leading businesses, world‑class operations, and continued investment in research and development, we deliver capabilities and opportunities no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of science and discover new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a broad portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help our customers meet the evolving demands of a global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do
  • Identify potential replacement hardware components, perform trade studies, and select devices that best meet program requirements
  • Execute preliminary and detailed hardware design activities
  • Conduct device‑level bench testing and system‑level integration testing in support of Engineering Change Proposals
  • Develop and review technical documentation across the product lifecycle
  • Mentor junior engineers throughout the development cycle
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional partners including Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Supply Chain
  • Lead small teams of hardware development engineers in support of Engineering Change Proposals (as opportunities arise)
What You Will Learn
  • Best practices across full hardware development lifecycle
  • Cross-functional collaboration in a complex engineering environment
  • Exposure to new technologies, tools, and methodologies used within Collins and RTX
Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
  • Experience creating technical documentation related to Configuration Control, Change Management, Trade Studies, and design artifacts
  • Experience developing detailed verification test plans and test reports
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a multi-functional environment (e.g., field engineering, supply chain, suppliers, customers)
  • U.S. citizenship required due to access requirements under applicable program/contract regulations
Qualifications We Prefer
  • Experience designing with COTS hardware
  • Familiarity with Linux or Solaris operating systems
  • Project or team leadership experience
  • Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

  • 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 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.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time.

_ 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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