Principal Electrical Engineer - Air Combat Training (Onsite)

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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.

Principal Electrical Engineer - Air Combat Training (Onsite)

The Air Combat Test & Training (ACTT) Department within Mission Systems strives to improve training capability and realism so that U.S. warfighters and international partners can “train like you fight.” The ACTT engineering team develops state-of-the-art products for cryptographic, datalink, networking, and command and control applications supporting threat and weapon simulations. The complex systems we produce enable military pilots to practice combat maneuvers in the air without the hazards or expense of firing real weapons. We design secure Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (ACMI) systems and mature them from the concept phase through accreditation, factory production, and installation.

This position is located onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. May be eligible for relocation.

Premium Signing Bonus Available for Active Security Clearance Holders.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the engineering effort to produce, test, troubleshoot, repair, and deliver air combat test and training electronics
• Create, review, spanup, update, and release drawings, schematics, and test procedures
• Produce change orders, engineering change proposals, and waivers
• Investigate electrical issues seen during production or acceptance test and leverage knowledge to address
• Support efforts to transition products from engineering development to factory production and resolve obsolescence concerns
• Coordinate root cause corrective action efforts to improve yields and reduce manufacturing time
• Innovate and mentor team to improve technical solutions and process efficiency
• Work in a collaborative Agile development environment

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience OR in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience in multilayer PWB/PCB electrical design and analysis
• Experience with electrical schematics and drawings
• Experience with the manufacturing and production of complex Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), cable wiring harnesses, or Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience with electrical power supply, RF, or high-speed digital design
• Familiarity with EMI and Signal Integrity design techniques and analysis
• Familiarity with military communications, avionics, or data buses
• Expertise in ruggedized electronics design for MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 requirements
• Experience with hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment
• Involvement in external communications with customers and vendors
• Ability to mentor less-experienced engineers
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Experience in an Agile development environment
• Managing competing tasks while balancing priorities

Location Details: Cedar Rapids - Vibrant & Affordable - A Great Place to Thrive

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has emerged from agricultural roots into an affordable, vibrant community for living, working, and leisure. With over 275,000 people, the area offers residents a myriad of arts, entertainment, dining, and shopping options, yet the cost of living is 11 less than the national average and commute times are under 20 minutes. Residents enjoy live performances in the Alliant Energy PowerHouse arena and historic downtown theaters. Sports enthusiasts get to experience the excitement of Big Ten games at the nearby University of Iowa and cheer on local minor league baseball, hockey, and soccer teams. There are a diverse range of outdoor recreational opportunities among the region’s extensive trails, parks, golf courses, rivers, and lakes. This thriving city also boasts of excellent schools, top-tier hospitals, enriching museums, and a calendar filled with fun festivals and fairs. Cedar Rapids stands as a dynamic community that blends affordability, entertainment, and family-friendly amenities, making it an ideal place to work, play, and call home.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

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!  

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The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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