Electrical Engineer 1 (Onsite)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace's Rockford, Illinois Power and Controls division is hiring an entry-level Electrical Engineer 1 to work onsite. The engineer will help investigate and resolve electrical hardware issues affecting field returns, Zero Hour returns, and production yield; analyze alternate parts and document justifications for obsolescence and part shortages; and contribute to schematic updates, design reviews, basic design analyses, and product redesigns. The position also supports the product Test Equipment team and production test equipment debugging. The role offers hands-on experience applying electrical engineering fundamentals to aerospace hardware, troubleshooting electrical circuits and components, and learning schematic design, design analysis, and test requirements development. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams and gain exposure to production environments, customer support, continuous improvement processes, Cadence schematic capture, and circuit simulation software. The role is primarily onsite in Rockford, IL, and may be eligible for relocation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics major obtained by the start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, or firmware concepts and hardware troubleshooting.
- Experience with schematic capture or simulation tools such as Cadence or LTspice.
- Hands-on project experience, internships, or co-op roles related to electrical hardware engineering.
- Familiarity with electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power analyzers.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical hardware issues related to field returns, Zero Hour returns, and production yield problems.
- Analyze alternate parts and write justification memos to address obsolescence and part shortages and mitigate production impact.
- Review and interpret electrical schematics, product manuals, and component datasheets to support investigations and issue resolution.
- Assist with schematic updates and design reviews in accordance with department standards.
- Perform basic design analyses in accordance with internal requirements and customer specifications.
- Serve as cognizant engineer for the product Test Equipment team and support and debug production test equipment as needed.
- Contribute to redesign activities focused on cost reduction, part obsolescence, shortages, and product improvement.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Holidays
- Possible annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
