Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC/EMI) Engineer who is ready to take on challenging technical problems and make a real impact. We are seeking someone who will lead EMC/EMI strategy for advanced products, collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve EMI challenges early, and contribute to design decisions that shape the next generation of aerospace systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise in EMC/EMI standards, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate technical solutions clearly across teams. At Collins Aerospace, your work matters, you’ll help build safer, more efficient, and sustainable flight systems while growing your skills and influence in a collaborative, innovative environment. If you are passionate about EMC/EMI and ready to make an impact, we are seeking you to join our team.

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
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Technical knowledge of EMC design and aerospace product qualification testing, including knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, MIL-STD-704, DO-160, or equivalent commercial standards.
Demonstrated capability to manage competing priorities in parallel
Proficiency with simulation/modeling tools (e.g., LTSpice, Ansys/CST Studio, Feko) for predicting emissions and susceptibility performance.
Experience with EMC analysis and related tools, including evaluation of design changes and identification of resulting impacts to EMC performance.

Responsibilities

Drive development and qualification activities for assigned programs and projects, ensuring EMC compliance while meeting technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
Review and translate high-level EMI/EMC requirements to system and circuit-level specifications.
Support hardware and system design efforts, including design reviews, to meet product performance requirements for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) compliance per DO-160, MIL-STD-461, and other relevant standards.
Create EMC control plans, guidelines, test procedures, and detailed test reports.
Collaborate with senior EMI/EMC engineers to develop expertise in advanced EMC topics and expand technical knowledge.
Contribute to EMC Standard Work, identify and implement best practices, and share lessons learned with the team.
Develop EMI/EMC test methodologies and test setups and supervise EMC setup construction and system integration.
Conduct EMC assessments for design changes, including product development updates and obsolescence evaluations for component replacements.
Support and coordinate EMI/EMC development, qualification, and certification testing, facilitating effective communication across cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Identify technical and project risks, proposing mitigation plans to avoid cost and schedule impacts.
Explore opportunities to improve processes, accelerate schedules, and realize cost savings.
Demonstrate self-motivation, dependability, problem-solving skills, and a team-first approach.
Communicate effectively with team members, management, and customers.
Travel occasionally to support test setup and activities, and work extended or off-shift hours when necessary to meet critical milestones.

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!