Electrical Engineer II - Computing Products (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer II to join the Computing Products Department within the Displays, Computing & Networking Directorate. Our team develops and sustains avionics products including high performance and high assurance processing platforms, video and graphics processing modules, and high-bandwidth networking solutions.

In this role you will be involved in the development of new digital hardware circuit boards for new products. Responsibilities will also include support of existing products including product recertification driven by minor or major changes, cost savings identification, troubleshooting equipment from the field or OEM assembly line and obsolescence management. As part of our team, you'll be exposed to cutting-edge technology and have the ability to significantly contribute to the creation of our newest products.

What You Will Do:

• Designing circuit / board layout to support product lifecycle
• Working through product recertification (TSO or PMA) driven by a minor/major changes
• Extracting cost savings solutions to the overall standard cost of the product.
• Supporting production to achieve on time delivery goals
• Resolving product issues and technical inquiries from our OEM customers
• Troubleshooting returned equipment from the field or OEM assembly line
• Evaluating product part change notifications (obsolete parts, end of life parts, etc)
• Evaluate designs for Design to Cost (DTC ), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT)
• Requirements capture, tracing, and verification

What You Will Learn:

• Airborne Electronic Hardware (including FPGA, CPLD, ASICs)
• Embedded processing resources (PowerPC, Intel, and ARM)
• Avionics interfaces (including ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, I2C, SPI, Ethernet)
• Video interfaces (including SMPTE, analog, DVI, DisplayPort).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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.
• Previous or current experience in an Electrical Engineering role.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with digital electronics design principles
• Schematic capture experience for creation of digital circuits
• Printed circuit board (PCB) design layout experience
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Be able to multi-task and manage through unexpected events
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to produce clear and concise technical documentation
• Experience with Ethernet, I2C, USB, LVDS, and SERDES bus technologies
• Experience with High-speed memory interfaces
• Qualification testing experience in DO-160
• Design tools experience for signal integrity and timing analysis
• Capable of hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment.

What We Offer:

Benefits:

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
• And more!

This position may be eligible for relocation.

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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