Senior Electrical Engineer - Design (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 95,500 - 181,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Relocation opportunity

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Sterling, VA, is seeking candidates for a role requiring strong electrical design and integration skills with U.S. citizenship. Responsibilities include overseeing schematics, training others, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with design specifications.

The ideal candidate will possess a relevant STEM degree and experience in electrical design tools. The position entails guiding integration processes for military aircraft.

Benefits include comprehensive insurance, 401(k) plans, and generous vacation policies.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience required for a bachelor's degree, or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience integrating electrical components is essential.
• Ability to maintain a U.S. government security clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Guide, coach, and train employees.
• Integrate electrical design components.
• Verify system configuration and conduct design reviews.
• Oversee electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Manage Design efforts for military aircraft.

Skills

Electrical design tools

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

Visio

AutoCAD

Capital Harness

Catia

Job description

Location: US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

Date Posted: 2026-06-24

Country: United States of America

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

RTX description of the company: 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.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.
• Integrate electrical components and wiring into design while meeting vendor and OEM requirements.
• Verify system configuration and block diagram.
• Operate in a team environment with other functional areas providing input to design solutions and participate in design reviews.
• Oversee Electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, Harness assembly drawing, Circuit Breakers, and Electrical Loads Analysis.
• Coordinate Aircraft electrical mission equipment installations.
• Identify, document, and communicate significant design and integration risks for timely review and resolution.
• Monitoring and reporting of aircraft installation design milestones and reporting status to project/program management.
• Be self-directed, able to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.

What You Will Learn

• You will learn the process of component selection for military aircraft and be a large part of selecting those parts for future customers (PM&P).
• You will learn Cable and Harness Design (A-Kit).
• You will learn the Basics of Cost accounts.
• You will learn SDRL development and Submittal.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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.
• 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 in electrical design tools including Visio, AutoCAD, Capital Harness and Catia.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active DoD security clearance.
• Experience with aircraft and/or other technical system integration.
• Experience with design and development processes with practical experience in multiple phases of the HW lifecycle: requirements, design, development, integration, validation/verification, and sustainment.
• Experience working with manufacturing teams, vendors, and other suppliers to build cost-effective solutions.
• Experience with Systems integration.
• Experience with Electrical Wiring Integration Systems (EWIS) standard.

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
• May be eligible for relocation
• And more!

Note: 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.

Salary: The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.

Equal 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.

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