Senior Electrical Engineer - CCA Design (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. The Strategic Defense Solution engineering organization is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Cedar Rapids, IA with analog and digital design experience. In addition to being cognizant of an individual circuit card design, the Senior Electrical Engineer will mentor other engineers with various backgrounds in circuit card and firmware design providing guidance and support across program. Products are typically required to comply with various MIL standards including MIL-STD-461 or DO-160. This opportunity is targeted toward engineers who enjoy working in a systems environment as it includes designing multiple electrical elements of a product; interacting with mechanical and software team members; developing PCB and system requirements; and supporting system test teams. At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
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.
Experience with pre-CAD circuit design, including schematic capture, power, FPGA resource utilization, background knowledge of PWB stacks ups
Experience in industry design tools, i.e. Xpedition Enterprise, Cadence Allegro, etc.
Experience with mixed signal design.
One or more of the following: SoC/FPGAs, A/D Converters, Digital Down Converters, D/A Converters, Digital Waveform Generators, Mixed Signal CCAs, Mixed Signal Modules and Subsystems.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD security clearance.
Electronics design with recent experience in 3U VPX and/or SOSA hardware.
Understanding of backplane topologies, slot and module profiles of 3U VPX card sets.
Experience in designing digital and analog products including microprocessor systems, low-power supplies, communication subsystems.
Experience with signal integrity and designing for high-speed designs.
TEMPEST design experience.
Working knowledge of EMI/EMC standards for military applications.

Responsibilities

Research, develop, design, fabricate, modify, and evaluate electronic apparatus, components, or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices, ensuing work is completed on time and established quality and budgets are achieved.
Prepare engineering drawings or specifications to construct, relocate, or install equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
Prepare documentation including confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, information on product development, introduction schedules, product costs, and performance weaknesses to track progress and analyze performance.
Perform engineering work and applied research, development, and design of new products to ensure quality standards and business objectives are met
Produce products according to specifications, using the most cost effective and efficient means.
Analyze and evaluate new or improved electronic components.
Include power generation, transmission and distribution, rotating machinery, illumination, wire communication systems and servomechanisms.
Include circuit theory, computer design and development, instrumentation, radio communications, semiconductor devices, solid state devices, and video systems.

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
May be eligible for relocation
And more!