Senior Principal RF Design Engineer (onsite)

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The Open Communications Systems (OCS) organization within Collins Aerospace, is designing communications systems for Next Generation technologies across a wide variety of platforms. 

We are hiring a Senior Principal Radio Frequency (RF) Electrical Engineer to create and support RF systems in OCS.  You will be part of a team of dedicated engineers creating new and exciting technology.  You will be working on rapidly developing technologies in a variety of applications and environments.  You will be integral to the design process from conception to production and will be a central contributor to major project designs.  This position is located onsite in Fort Wayne, IN.

What You Will Do:

• Create and maintain RF and EE related systems and subsystems.

• Adapt and refine designs to meet customer specified requirements

• Create verification and testing protocols to ensure that all requirements are being assessed throughout design

• Provide RF/EE technical expertise for integration, troubleshooting, and failure investigations.

• Lead and participate in technical discussions, perform analysis trade studies, plan scope of work for new designs, and execute plans to implement RF Designs. 

• Lead conversations with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Ten (10) years of experience in one or more of the following technical domains:

  • RF Sensor sub-systems requirements, integration, and verification

  • Systems engineering, architecture, and/or design

  • System performance and analysis

  • Algorithms and signal processing

  • Electronics(circuit card assemblies, subassemblies, complete systems) requirements, integration, and verification

  • Configurable Logic / Firmware / VHDL architecture, design, development, integration, and verification 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant 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:

• MS or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Physics

• Current/Active security clearance

• Experience using Agile framework development methods/processes

• Experience using Azure DevOps methods/tools

• Experience with Matlab, C, C, C++, Python

• Past work experience in a challenging fast paced environment

• Ability to perform trade studies to optimize system performance

• Familiarity with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures

• Familiarity with DoD customer infrastructure

• Understanding of Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle

• Familiarity with system safety, reliability, or mission planning

• Experience evaluating and mitigating technical risks

• Prior work experience giving technical briefs or presentations

• Strong communication 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  ​

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Learn More & Apply Now!​

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.  ​

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global spanet.

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.

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This is an Onsite role: 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.

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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.  ​

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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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