Senior Engineer - Electrical/Electronics Engineering

RTX; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Engineer - Electrical/Electronics Engineering to support Collins Aerospace electronics products in a post-production environment. The role focuses on troubleshooting, product improvements, redesigns, and technical support across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams. The position is onsite in the United States, with a need for U.S.

citizenship. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams on obsolescence efforts, testing, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree with 5+ years of experience or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years, or 9 years without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electronics hardware from 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 hardware issue resolution.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Review Obsolescence Health Reports with the Obsolescence team.
• Develop engineering recommendations for alternatives.
• Support redesigns addressing obsolescence and shortages.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical analysis

Schematic capture

Failure analysis

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Cadence LTSpice

Job description

Senior Engineer - Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Seeking a Senior Engineer - Electrical/Electronics Engineering to support Collins Aerospace electronics products in the post-production environment. This cross‑functional role focuses on troubleshooting, product improvements, redesigns, and technical support across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams.

Role Type: Onsite. U.S. citizenship is required. Security Clearance: None/Not Required.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with electronics manufacturing or hardware troubleshooting environments preferred.
• Experience with schematic capture tools such as Cadence LTSpice
• Ability to perform various electrical design analyses (such as Stress, Performance, Stability, etc.)
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing test equipment and validation methods
• Experience with failure analysis techniques (FMEA, root cause analysis, 8D, fault tree, etc.)
• Ability to interpret and update electronic schematics, BOMs, and design documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable working independently and effectively collaborating within cross‑functional engineering teams, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

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
• And more!

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.

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.