Senior Electrical Engineering - RCP Digital Hardware (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is seeking a hardware engineer to design, analyze, and lay out digital electronic modules and CCAs for demanding military and aerospace applications. You will work with processors, FPGAs, memory, and interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART to meet stringent SWaP and environmental requirements.

You will capture schematics, perform board layout, drive cross‑functional reviews, and address root causes with corrective actions to ensure on‑time delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 3+ years experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, simulation, test, and integration of digital electronic modules and CCAs.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout experience.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Circuit design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Education

B.S. STEM degree

Tools

Mentor Graphics DxDesigner / Siemens EDA

xDX Designer VX

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-IN-FT WAYNE-150A ~ 1010 Production Rd ~ BLDG 150A 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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 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. Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What YOU Will Do:

• You will design, analysis, simulation, test, and integration of digital electronic modules and/or circuit card assemblies (CCAs)
• You will be doing circuit card design including hardware designs with processors, FPGAs, memory, and industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART
• You will do requirement capture management and verification for small to medium electronic packaging circuit cards
• You will prepare and present project technical information to peers and internal/external customers
• You will identify and addresses project & factory problems (Root Cause) and recommends resolutions (Corrective Actions) to ensure the successful completion and On-Time Delivery
• You will conduct schematic Capture and Printer Wiring Board layout design experience
• You will facilitate project tasks between cross-functional integrated product teams to ensure alignment with overall project objectives and team collaboration

What YOU Will Learn:

• Learn, discover and expand your knowledge about aerospace navigation & communication systems and other various engineering disciplines
• You will learn about the Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) organization in Mission Systems and the large array of products supporting the Connected Battle Space
• Learn and take advantage of opportunities to excel professionally with RTX's exceptional employee scholar programs and continuing education
• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment
• Design hardware to meet rigorous military requirements for environment, functionality, price, and Size Weight and Power (SWaP)
• Experience as a technical lead and/or project lead of a team in the design, test, analysis, integration, qualification, and documentation of hardware of high complexity

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Experience using Mentor Graphics Design Creation (Siemens EDA) tools: DxDesigner, xDX Designer VX OR Equivalent
• Experience in the design of electronic products and tooling used in applications requiring high reliability and extended life
• 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
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Communications design and simulation experience with tools such as Matlab and Simulink
• Understanding of Design to Cost (DTC+), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT)
• Familiarity with bid, proposal and earned value methods
• DO-160 or MIL-STD-810/MIL-STD-461 qualification
• Lighting protection circuits and testing
• FPGA development
• Experience in proposal and cost estimation support of Hardware pursuits
• Experience in design support for Special Test Equipment and tooling required for IV&V and production efforts

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, and 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
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!

At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll