Principal, Electrical Engineer (Onsite)

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret DoD security clearance is required; an active and existing clearance is required after day one.

About the role

Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to support the Nuclear Effects Survivability Team’s efforts. In this role, you’ll work across key stages of the product lifecycle, including requirements development, electrical design, hardware integration, and test verification/validation. You will independently manage multiple projects and technical tasks, with domestic travel (25%) and some foreign travel possible.

As a key contributor, you will apply your electrical testing experience to support parts-level, circuit-level, and system-level radiation effects testing, directly impacting certification of Collins Aerospace product lines. You will plan, execute, and support nuclear radiation characterization testing of electronics used in radio and display systems, ensuring survivability in specialized environments such as Total Ionizing Dose (TID), Neutron Displacement Damage (NDD), Gamma Dose Rate (DR), and Single Event Effects (SEE). You will prepare technical documentation, contribute to design reviews, and advise on risk mitigation strategies as part of a cross-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, test, and troubleshoot electrical hardware.
• Evaluate the radiation response of semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs, DC/DC converters, FPGAs, and DDR memory components.
• Advise parts selection based on internal and external test data.
• Develop test plans and reports.
• 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).
• Serve as a technical reference and subject matter expert on radiation effects on electrical devices.
• Drive improvements to Collins’ radiation test capabilities in alignment with industry best practices.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Top Secret security clearance (active and existing clearance required after day one).
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• 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 a related field.
• Ability to apply digital design techniques and familiarity with RF concepts or RF test equipment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience using engineering lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, etc.).
• Experience developing test automation using tools such as LabVIEW or Python.
• Understanding of semiconductor device operation and/or basic nuclear physics concepts relevant to electronic parts.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Ability to perform statistical reduction and interpretation of test data.
• 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.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and 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 and 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 assistance.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $107,500 – $204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.