Electrical Engineer II - Hardware Design (ONSITE)

RTX•Melbourne, FL

50d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

RTX’s Collins Aerospace Communication, Navigation & Surveillance team is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and maintain computer hardware components for avionics systems. This is an onsite position in Melbourne, Florida, and requires a U.S. Person because the role involves access to export-controlled information or hardware. No security clearance is required. The engineer will work with analog, RF, and digital circuits and computer hardware, support PCB layout, perform hands-on troubleshooting and product verification, and contribute to engineering estimates and continuous improvement. The role also includes monitoring obsolete parts and resolving obsolescence issues, reviewing line-replaceable-unit (LRU) defect trends, identifying root causes, and recommending improvements to development processes. The position offers opportunities to deepen knowledge of electrical hardware simulation, analysis, and design across digital, mixed-signal, power, and RF domains, as well as learn Collins development engineering practices and aircraft and avionics certification processes.

Requirements

A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
Must be a U.S. Person; the role requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware, and the company will not seek export authorization for this role.
At least 2 years of experience designing and analyzing analog and RF circuits using schematic capture tools and performance simulation tools.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RTCA/DO-160, DO-254, and FCC/ETSI regulations and standards for Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware.
Experience with environmental testing, including temperature, RF emissions, RF susceptibility, and/or lightning.
A strong foundation in RF/microwave engineering and wireless communication systems.
Experience designing RF circuits, including power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, filters, and antennas.
Knowledge of wireless communication protocols such as 5G, WiFi, and Bluetooth.
Proficiency with RF and microwave simulation tools such as ADS, HFSS, AWR, MCST, or similar.
Strong familiarity with PCB layout, high-frequency design techniques, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) mitigation.
Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
Experience with design and simulation tools such as MATLAB, SPICE, or similar.
Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware development.
Experience in sustainment engineering, including failure analysis and obsolescence management.
Familiarity with 3D antenna design and testing.

Responsibilities

Review and maintain awareness of obsolete parts on assigned products and provide appropriate resolutions.
Design and analyze analog and RF circuits using schematic capture and performance simulation tools.
Characterize analog and RF signals using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
Design and analyze digital circuits and computer hardware components, including processors, memory, and interfaces, and assess performance characteristics such as throughput, processing architecture, timing, and capacity.
Provide supervision and technical guidance for PCB layout.
Perform hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment.
Perform validation and verification activities to ensure products meet design specifications.
Contribute to engineering estimates for electrical design problems of limited to moderate scope.
Review LRU defect trends, identify systemic root causes and process improvements, and recommend approaches, tools, and techniques to improve development processes.
Prepare technical documentation and collaborate using written and verbal communication.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Carrot Health services for hormonal health, fertility, and family building.
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.
Potential eligibility for short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, holidays, and annual incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable program terms.