Senior Electrical Engineer - Communication, Navigation & Surveillance (ONSITE)

Prattwhitney; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide design and engineering support for avionics products in Melbourne, Florida. The successful candidate will design and optimize circuits, work with cross-functional teams, and support production activities.

This role demands at least 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, particularly in analog, digital, and RF circuit design. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage and a generous 401(k) plan, is provided to employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Hands-on experience with engineering tools and test equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and optimize circuits for avionics applications.
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams for integrated solutions.
• Support transition-to-production activities and troubleshooting.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital circuit design

RF circuit design

Proficiency in troubleshooting

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in STEM

Tools

LTSPICE

Mentor Graphics Xpedition

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Melbourne, FL

Collins Aerospace designs, integrates, and certifies commercial avionics products for the Air Transport and Business and Regional aircraft markets. This role is onsite in Melbourne, Florida. The position is open only to U.S. Persons.

Key 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 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.

Education & Experience

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.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Demonstrated experience in analog, digital, and/or RF circuit design.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering fundamentals including troubleshooting, analysis, and test.
• Hands‑on experience with engineering tools and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, network analyzers, and power meters.
• Experience with schematic capture tools and the ability to interpret complex schematics.
• Familiarity with integrated development environments and debugging tools for software/hardware interaction.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly and effectively.
• Proven ability to lead or influence technical efforts within a multidisciplinary team.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated success working in collaborative team environments.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Understanding and experience with Design for Test (DFT), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), designing for producibility, and cost—including yield and margin analysis.
• Proficiency in SPICE simulation tools such as LTSPICE, PSPICE, TINA, etc.
• Knowledge of avionics product lines such as DME, VOR/LOC, ILS, Marker Beacon, GNSS, ADF, and/or Radar Altimeter.
• Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition or similar ECAD.
• General knowledge and understanding of the FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) process.
• Experience with Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment (RTCA/DO-160 or MIL-STD-461).
• Background in microwave/RF systems, subsystems, or component‑level design and test.
• Experience in transmitter/power amplifier and/or receiver/LNA design.
• Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation and analytical tools such as HFSS, ADS, Microwave Office, and MATLAB.
• Experience translating system‑level requirements into hardware specifications, design artifacts, and test plans.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify creative, technically sound solutions to complex challenges.
• Experience developing technical proposals and delivering formal technical presentations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.