Principal Electrical Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team whose impact stretches across the world — and beyond. You will play a critical role in protecting people and property by enabling next-generation Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems used by Air Navigation Service Providers across the U.S. and globally. As a Principal Electrical Engineer on our Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) Hardware & Infrastructure team, you will apply classic design fundamentals, modern electronics expertise, and hands-on lab skills to deliver highly reliable, mission-critical systems. If you are motivated by complex problem solving, technical leadership, and real-world impact, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of air traffic automation. What YOU will do: You will evaluate and select Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and custom hardware solutions by conducting trade studies to ensure system requirements, performance, and lifecycle needs are met. You will perform preliminary and detailed electrical design activities, including schematic capture and PCB/PWB design. You will plan and execute device-level and system-level testing in support of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including integration and verification testing. You will develop detailed verification test plans, procedures, and reports to support configuration control and change management. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Software, Systems, Configuration Management, Supply Chain, and Field Engineering to deliver end-to-end solutions. You will mentor junior engineers and may lead small hardware development teams supporting ECPs and modernization efforts. What YOU will learn: You will gain exposure to large-scale, safety-critical ATC systems deployed worldwide. You will deepen your expertise in modernizing legacy systems using COTS technologies and evolving hardware platforms. You will grow your technical leadership skills through mentoring and small-team leadership opportunities.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8+ years of relevant experience, OR an advanced degree and 5+ years of experience, OR 12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, supply chain, suppliers, field engineering, and customers.
Experience producing technical documentation related to configuration control, change management, trade studies, and preliminary/detailed design.
Hands-on experience with PCB/PWB design.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

Experience designing systems using Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) devices.
Working knowledge of the Linux operating system.
Project or technical team leadership experience.
Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

Responsibilities

You will evaluate and select Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and custom hardware solutions by conducting trade studies to ensure system requirements, performance, and lifecycle needs are met.
You will perform preliminary and detailed electrical design activities, including schematic capture and PCB/PWB design.
You will plan and execute device-level and system-level testing in support of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including integration and verification testing.
You will develop detailed verification test plans, procedures, and reports to support configuration control and change management.
You will collaborate cross-functionally with Software, Systems, Configuration Management, Supply Chain, and Field Engineering to deliver end-to-end solutions.
You will mentor junior engineers and may lead small hardware development teams supporting ECPs and modernization efforts.

Benefits

Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40
Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of PTO 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!