Senior Electrical Engineer: Post-Production & Obsolescence

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL seeks a Senior Engineer - Electrical/Electronics to support our electronics products in a post-production environment. This role emphasizes troubleshooting, redesigns, and technical support across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams.

The candidate will troubleshoot hardware, perform electrical analyses, support obsolescence programs, and drive product improvements, collaborating with cross-functional teams and program chiefs to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electronics hardware related to field returns, Zero Hour returns, yield issues, and production test failures.
• Debug and support production test solutions
• Perform electrical analysis, part evaluations, and circuit-level troubleshooting
• Support obsolescence and cost-reduction redesign initiatives
• Drive product improvements and investigate recurring hardware issues
• Provide technical input and review for Supplier Requests for Information (SRIs)
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and cross-functional engineering teams
• Conduct Obsolescence Health Reviews (OHRs) by evaluating Obsolescence Health Reports and coordinating with the Obsolescence team.
• Perform part comparison analyses and develop engineering recommendations for alternatives.
• Support redesign efforts to address part obsolescence, shortages, cost reduction initiatives, or product improvements.
• Work closely with program chief engineers to provide technical support for the assigned programs and products.
• Maintain project schedules, budget tracking, and weekly team meeting support.
• Interface with program teams, suppliers, and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment and timely execution.

Education

STEM degree with 5+ years experience or Advanced Degree with 3+ years or 9 years without degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL seeks a Senior Engineer - Electrical/Electronics to support our electronics products in a post-production environment. This role emphasizes troubleshooting, redesigns, and technical support across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams.

The candidate will troubleshoot hardware, perform electrical analyses, support obsolescence programs, and drive product improvements, collaborating with cross-functional teams and program chiefs to ensure timely