Principal Manufacturing Electrical Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, our engineers solve complex, real-world problems that directly impact the safety, reliability, and performance of aerospace systems used around the globe. This Principal Manufacturing Electrical Engineer role is a senior technical position with broad factory influence—owning complex manufacturing and test challenges, shaping process strategy, and driving cross-functional alignment. You’ll operate as a trusted technical leader within operations, with direct impact on production stability, quality performance, and program execution.

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
Engineering experience supporting manufacturing, production, or operations
Experience in electronics manufacturing, electrical test, and factory troubleshooting
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical, Software, or Systems)
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive technical decisions without direct authority
Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical content to engineering and operations leadership
Experience influencing design-for-manufacturing or design-for-test improvements
Expertise with automated test equipment (ATE) or complex functional test environments
Experience leading capital projects or factory modernization efforts
Prior experience serving as a technical lead, subject matter expert, or program-facing engineer

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical authority for electrical manufacturing and test processes supporting complex aerospace electronics
Own resolution of the most complex and systemic electrical, test, and yield issues impacting cost, quality, and delivery
Lead multi-disciplinary root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts, including coordination across Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program teams
Define and implement manufacturing and test process improvements with measurable impact to yield, cycle time, and defect reduction
Provide technical leadership during new product introduction (NPI), production transitions, and major engineering changes
Partner with Design Engineering to influence design-for-manufacturing and design-for-test decisions
Serve as a technical mentor and reviewer for lower-level manufacturing and test engineers
Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of electrical test equipment, tooling, and capital investments
Support internal and external audits, customer interactions, and program reviews as a manufacturing technical representative
Ensure sustained compliance with Collins Aerospace processes, customer requirements, and applicable aerospace standards (AS9100, ESD)

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
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!