Senior Power Electrical Engineer - Mission Systems Power Electronics (Onsite)

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design of high‑reliability power electronics for secure, high‑speed communication hardware used in aerospace platforms.

You will own power conversion stages, EMI mitigation, and PFC solutions, working with cross‑functional teams through the product lifecycle, with opportunities to influence system verification, qualification, and factory transition.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on design expertise with power supply topologies (buck, boost, flyback, forward, resonant, PFC).
• Strong understanding of power supply control schemes and compensation for stability.
• Thorough EMC/EMI knowledge and regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience in schematic capture and PCB design for power supplies.
• Ability to perform power electronics simulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of DC/DC and AC/DC converters, motor controllers, and power supplies.
• Perform circuit analysis, modeling, simulation, and component selection per requirements.
• Create engineering documentation: requirements, schematics, BOMs, test plans.
• Support integration, verification, and qualification testing of designs.
• Collaborate with Systems, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, and Digital Hardware teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and address power conversion reliability and EMI/thermal issues.

Skills

Power electronics

EMC/EMI design

PCB design

Schematic capture

Power electronics simulations

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Power supply topologies knowledge

Control loop design

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-10-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137
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

The Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) Hardware Technologies team is seeking a driven, creative Senior Electrical/Power Engineer to help shape the future of secure, high‑speed communication systems across ground, airborne, and space platforms. In this role, you’ll directly influence mission‑critical hardware powering advanced software-defined radios, high‑bandwidth data links, and resilient communication networks operating in some of the world’s toughest environments.

You’ll join a collaborative team building state‑of‑the‑art power electronics—closed‑loop power supplies, EMI filters, high‑efficiency conversion stages—and guide designs from concept through qualification. This hands‑on role spans power conversion systems, magnetics, EMI mitigation, and PFC solutions, offering opportunities to innovate at every stage of the hardware lifecycle.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer , you will apply deep expertise in switching converters, magnetics, control loops, manufacturability, and testability to deliver high‑reliability aerospace hardware. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional partners and influence pursuits, design, integration, verification, and factory transition.

Potential Onsite Locations:

• Cedar Rapids, IA
• Fort Wayne, IN

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do:

• Lead the design and development of power electronics hardware including DC/DC and AC/DC converters, motor controllers, and power supplies.
• Perform circuit analysis, modeling, simulation, and component selection aligned to system requirements.
• Generate engineering documentation: requirements, design descriptions, schematics, BOMs, and test plans.
• Support integration, verification, validation, and qualification testing new and existing designs.
• Partner closely with Systems, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing and Digital Hardware teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Diagnose and solve issues related to power conversion performance, reliability, EMI/EMC, and thermal behavior.
• Ensure adherence to aerospace standards and mission assurance expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers and support a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Hands‑on design expertise with power supply topologies (buck, boost, flyback, forward, resonant, PFC, etc.).
• Strong understanding of power supply control schemes, including differences between peak current mode and voltage mode control, with the ability to design appropriate compensation, place poles/zeros, and evaluate converter stability.
• Thorough understanding of EMC/EMI requirements, associated mitigation techniques, and designing power systems to meet regulatory standards.
• Experience in schematic capture and PCB design for power supplies.
• Ability to perform power electronics simulations.
• 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:

• Experience across a range of power levels and switching frequencies in DC/DC and AC/DC power conversion.
• Power supply design experience from 10 W to multi‑kW.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to all audiences.
• Expertise in digital control, complex topologies such as phase‑shifted bridge or LLC, and designing protection features (over voltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, etc.).
• Experience selecting appropriate COTS magnetics, with the ability to design custom inductors or transformers when needed.
• Proficient in selecting and integrating key power components with consideration for thermal stress, derating, and overall thermal management.
• Active SECRET clearance or higher.

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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? 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 have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

#MISENG

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms