Engineer II, Electrical Engineer (Onsite)

About the role

The Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE) organization at Collins Aerospace is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to support the Nuclear Effects Survivability Team’s efforts. This role involves working across key stages of the product lifecycle, including requirements development, electrical design, hardware integration, and test verification/validation. This position requires domestic travel (25%) with some foreign travel possible.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nuclear Effects Survivability Team’s efforts by working across key stages of the product lifecycle.
• Independently manage multiple projects and technical tasks.
• Work on a cross-disciplinary team to apply electrical testing experience to support parts-level, circuit-level, and system-level radiation effects testing.
• Ensure survivability in specialized environments/effects such as Total Ionizing Dose (TID), Neutron Displacement Damage (NDD), Gamma Dose Rate (DR), and Single Event Effects (SEE).
• Prepare clear, well-supported technical documentation, contribute to design reviews, and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead program personnel through test procedures to meet cost and schedule constraints.
• Execute radiation effects testing events alongside other experienced engineers at external facilities (up to 25% travel).
• Drive improvements to Collins’ radiation test capabilities in alignment with industry best practices.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Electrical testing experience: test design, troubleshooting, executing test plans, analysis, and writing test reports.
• Circuit design experience: analyzing circuits, using schematic capture tools, PCB layout/design, and providing board design guidance.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to apply digital design techniques and show working familiarity with RF concepts or RF test equipment.
• Experience developing test automation using tools such as LabVIEW or Python.
• Demonstrated understanding of semiconductor device operation and/or basic nuclear physics concepts relevant to electronic parts.
• Ability to read/understand electrical schematics.
• Ability to perform statistical reduction and interpretation of test data.
• Demonstrated ability to write and present technical material clearly and effectively.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• A 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, such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection, and more.