Date Posted:
2026-02-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
The Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) Hardware Technologies department is looking for a Senior Hardware Electrical Engineer to join the exciting development of next-generation communication solutions in Cedar Rapids, IA. We are focused on high-speed digital electronics within communication products that are critical to the defense of our nation, such as sophisticated software-defined radios and data links designed for use in various ground, airborne, and space applications.
We are looking for a strong technical contributor with a detail-oriented mindset, who can design, develop, and test high-speed digital circuit card assemblies (CCAs), applying knowledge of FPGAs, processors, and memory to deliver next-generation products. This role requires expertise in PCB design, signal integrity, and power integrity to drive high-density, high-speed circuit designs from conception through requirements and schematic capture, layout, build, test and final design verification in the lab. The ability to balance digital hardware design skills and creation of well-organized technical documentation, including schematics, board stackup/routing guidelines, various analyses, and test procedures is also critical to this role.
What You Will Do
Perform digital circuit card design lifecycle activities including requirements capture, schematic capture, design documentation, signal integrity analysis, creation of board stackup and routing instructions, coordination and review of printed wiring board layout, creation of test plans, root cause analysis, and integration. Designs may include the use of FPGA, processors, and DDR memory components, and industry interfaces, such as Ethernet, PCIe, I2C, SPI, and UART.
Perform pre- and post-layout SI (Signal Integrity) and PI (Power Integrity) simulations using tools like Hyperlynx
Support hardware design and development of engineering lab and production test solutions, that may include circuit card designs, test interface adapters, and cabling.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, systems, and mechanical engineering to deliver integrated solutions that meet customer requirements
Prepare and present project and/or technical information to technical staff, program leadership, management and customers. This includes producing technical documentation, including specifications, hardware design documents, and test plans.
Test and troubleshoot electronic circuitry. Includes support lab of design verification testing for circuit card assemblies.
Perform trade studies as needed and select components necessary to implement the requirements. Includes supporting system architecture discussions where needed.
Ensure designs adhere to Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and Design for Assembly (DFA) standards to reduce production costs.
What You Will Learn
Become a subject matter expert in the domain area of high-speed digital circuit design.
Deepen understanding of hardware electrical engineering principles, develop strong analytical skills, and gain hands-on experience with high-speed interfaces, processors, and field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
This role will provide opportunities to build skills that will help advance your career, whether that is in line with more technical roles, people leadership, etc. We are growing, so can you!
Qualifications You Must Have
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
5+ years of hardware engineering experience, with solid grounding in electrical engineering fundamentals including component selection, digital circuit design, circuit analysis, troubleshooting, and lab-based test/validation.
Experience contributing to circuit card development activities across the design lifecycle, including requirements review, schematic capture, layout support, prototype bring-up, and verification testing.
Hands-on experience designing or supporting multilayer PCBs in a product development environment.
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Xpedition, Cadence Allegro, or Altium Designer.
Working knowledge of simulation tools (e.g., HyperLynx, ADS, SPICE or similar) to support design analysis and validation efforts.
Experience supporting board bring-up and debug activities, participating in root cause analysis and issue resolution under senior technical guidance when needed.
Qualifications We Prefer
Advanced experience with electrical circuit designs that contain digital electronics such as processors, FPGAs, memory, and industry standard interfaces.
Experience of electrical designs with high-speed protocols, such as PCIe, Ethernet, and high-speed memory interfaces.
Control Account Manager (CAM) experience with knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and practices for managing scope, schedule, budget, and risks for hardware development projects.
Previous experience working in a defense or aerospace company
Active SECRET Security Clearance or HIGHER
Experience with Agile for Hardware Development, including planning, tracking, and managing hardware development projects in JIRA is a plus.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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
Eligible for relocation
And more!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? 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. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
- Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other - propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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