Senior New Product Introduction Manufacturing Electrical Engineer III (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

RTX in Melbourne, FL seeks an experienced NPI Manufacturing Electrical Engineer to drive the transition of new electrical/electronic products from design to production. You will collaborate with design, operations, supply chain, and quality to architect robust manufacturing processes and ensure readiness for full-rate manufacturing.

The role requires independence, strong problem-solving, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams through product introductions and process validation.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in electrical/electronics engineering focused on manufacturing, NPI, product development, or production support.
• Experience with engineering documentation, CAD tools, manufacturing instructions, and process development.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new electrical/electronic products, ensuring smooth transition from engineering design to production.
• Collaborate with design engineering to influence product architectures for manufacturability, testability, robustness, and cost efficiency (DFM/DFA/DFT).
• Develop, evaluate, and validate manufacturing processes, test equipment, tooling, and inspection methods for new products.
• Coordinate the build, test, and analysis of engineering prototypes, first articles, and pilot units, ensuring manufacturing risks are identified and mitigated.
• Research, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks to support NPI initiatives and ensure design intent is met.
• Prepare detailed engineering documentation including manufacturing instructions, process flows, test procedures, capacity models, and specifications required for production deployment.
• Generate and maintain product introduction schedules, cost analyses, and performance metrics to track readiness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement for new product lines.
• Coach and guide junior engineers or technicians involved in NPI activities.

Skills

Manufacturing

NPI

Product development

Cross-functional

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Position Role Type: Onsite

Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-307 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 307

Country: United States of America

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.

The NPI Manufacturing Electrical Engineer is a seasoned engineering professional responsible for driving the successful transition of new electrical and electronic products from design into full-rate manufacturing. This role ensures that new products meet performance, quality, manufacturability, and cost targets throughout the product development lifecycle. Working independently with minimal oversight, the engineer collaborates closely with design engineering, operations, supply chain, program management and quality teams to architect robust manufacturing processes, validate new technologies, and support production readiness for all new product introductions.

This is an onsite role in Melbourne, FL.

What You Will Do:

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new electrical/electronic products, ensuring smooth transition from engineering design to production.
• Collaborate with design engineering to influence product architectures for manufacturability, testability, robustness, and cost efficiency (DFM/DFA/DFT).
• Develop, evaluate, and validate manufacturing processes, test equipment, tooling, and inspection methods for new products.
• Coordinate the build, test, and analysis of engineering prototypes, first articles, and pilot units, ensuring manufacturing risks are identified and mitigated.
• Research, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks to support NPI initiatives and ensure design intent is met.
• Prepare detailed engineering documentation including manufacturing instructions, process flows, test procedures, capacity models, and specifications required for production deployment.
• Generate and maintain product introduction schedules, cost analyses, and performance metrics to track readiness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement for new product lines.
• Coach and guide junior engineers or technicians involved in NPI activities.

What You Will Learn:

• How to transition complex electrical and electronic designs from concept to full-rate production in a high-reliability environment.
• Hands-on prototype build strategies, pilot line execution, and production readiness planning.
• Development and validation of manufacturing processes, test equipment, tooling, and inspection technologies for new products.
• How to drive cross-functional alignment with design and test engineering, supply chain, operations, and quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• 5 years of experience in electrical/electronics engineering with a focus on manufacturing, NPI, product development, or production support.
• Experience with engineering documentation, CAD tools, manufacturing instructions, and process development.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong understanding of electrical component design, test methods, failure analysis, and qualification requirements.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, pilot builds, or design-to-production transfer activities.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with workmanship standards, soldering/assembly processes, and PCB manufacturing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing test development (ICT, functional test, Environmental Test (ESS), etc.).
• Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA, and process validation experience.
• Ability to work independently, manage complex problems, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision