Principal Electrical Engineer - Communications, Navigation & Surveillance (ONSITE)

RTX•Melbourne, FL

1d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace designs, integrates, and certifies commercial avionics products for the Air Transport and Business and Regional aircraft markets. We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer who is passionate about analog, digital, and / or RF circuit design and eager to influence both legacy and next‑generation Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) transceiver products. This is an opportunity to shape systems that operate in some of the most demanding environments in aerospace. Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, self-disciplined, and possess excellent communication skill and a demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate within a multifunctional, multidiscipline team. You will also be required to demonstrate flexibility and an ability to coordinate with multiple teams, organizations, suppliers, and customers to achieve a common goal. This is an onsite position based in Melbourne, Florida.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Demonstrated experience in analog, digital, and/or RF circuit design.
Proficiency in electrical engineering fundamentals including troubleshooting, analysis, and test using engineering tools and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, Spectrum analyzers, and power meters etc.
Experience with schematic capture tools and the ability to interpret complex schematics.
Familiarity with integrated development environments and debugging tools for software/hardware interaction.
Proven ability to lead or influence technical efforts within a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated success working in collaborative team environments.
Understanding and experience with Design for Test (DFT), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), designing for producibility, and cost—including yield and margin analysis.
Experience with Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment (RTCA/DO-160 or MIL-STD-461).
Experience translating system‑level requirements into hardware specifications, design artifacts, and test plans.
Proficiency in SPICE simulation tools such as LTSPICE, PSPICE, TINA, etc.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Avionics, CNS and / or DCN product lines
Knowledge of avionics product lines such as DME, VOR/LOC, ILS, Marker Beacon, GNSS, ADF, and/or Radar Altimeter.
Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition or similar ECAD
General knowledge and understanding of the FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) process.
Experience with Operations processes and product yield improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide design and engineering support for CNS sustainment products, with opportunities to contribute to new product development.
Design, analyze, and optimize analog, digital, and / or RF circuits for high‑performance avionics applications.
Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams—including power, digital, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing—to deliver integrated solutions.
Perform schematic capture, PWB layout coordination, and design documentation.
Support transition‑to‑production activities and provide hands‑on troubleshooting and technical support for production teams.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, design reviews, and technical decision‑making across the product lifecycle.
Be self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
Combine your strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify creative, technically sound solutions to complex challenges.
Use strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly and effectively.
Develop technical proposals and deliver formal technical presentations.
Align with Collins Aerospace values: Safety, Trust, Accountability, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation.

Benefits

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
Carrot Health to 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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs