Electrical Engineer 1 (Onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace/RTX is hiring an entry-level Electrical Engineer 1 for its Power and Controls division in Rockford, Illinois. The position is onsite and may be eligible for relocation. The engineer will troubleshoot electrical hardware issues involving field returns, Zero Hour returns, and production yield problems; analyze alternate parts and prepare justification memos for obsolescence and part shortages; and review schematics, product manuals, and component datasheets to support investigations and issue resolution. The role also supports schematic updates, design reviews, basic design analyses, production test equipment, and redesign initiatives for cost reduction, obsolescence, shortages, and product improvement. The engineer will apply electrical engineering fundamentals to aerospace hardware challenges and work with teams across quality, operations, supply chain, test engineering, and program engineering. The role offers exposure to schematic capture and circuit simulation tools, including Cadence. U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM major, obtained by the start date.
U.S. citizenship is required.

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 for obsolescence and part shortage issues to mitigate production impacts.
Review and interpret electrical schematics, product manuals, and component datasheets to support investigations and resolve issues.
Assist with schematic updates and design reviews in accordance with department standards.
Perform basic design analyses in accordance with internal requirements and customer specifications.
Support the product Test Equipment team as cognizant engineer and help support and debug production test equipment as needed.
Contribute to redesign activities focused on cost reduction, part obsolescence, shortages, and product improvement.