Date Posted:
2026-09-02
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CA-FULLERTON-676 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 676
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
Collins Aerospace presents an exciting career opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team, supporting the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) program. We are dedicated to developing the next generation precision landing products and provide crucial support to existing fielded systems.
This is a Principal Electrical Engineering position located on-site in Fullerton, California. We are seeking an individual with background in hardware design. Responsibilities will include hardware design activities as well as hands-on unit/system testing and troubleshooting. Development and production activities require component research, laboratory integration, test and evaluation, qualification, fault isolation, proto@type set-up, test procedure write-ups, and trade study documentation. Additional responsibilities include leading design projects within planned cost and schedule as well as creating proposals/bids for new business.
What You Will Do
You will integrate equipment and lab set-up for testing
You will design and build proto@types with mechanical and electrical components
You will install and swap units into system or test string as needed, including antennas, radios, amplifiers, power supplies, servers, routers, processors
You will conduct unit and system level testing in lab environment
You will research electrical and mechanical components for hardware design selection
You will assemble electronic rack assemblies with units
You will design and build cable/harness assemblies
You will create electrical schematic diagrams
You will create and release engineering documentation
You will work independently lead hardware design projects
You will create and lead hardware drawing release plan
You will coordinate with vendors for successful hardware development
You will transition projects from design phase to production phase
You will execute projects within planned cost and schedule
You will create proposal ROMs and BOEs
Qualifications You Must Have
Experience with Design and Qualifications
Experience with circuit design
Experience performing component/unit selection trade studies
Experience leading technical scope and team to execute project deliverables
Experience leading projects with accountability for cost and schedule as Cost Account Manager
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
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
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscope, function generator, digital multimeter, voltage regulator, analog to digital converter, etc.
Experience with creating engineering CDRLs and SOWs
Experience creating proposal ROMs and BOEs
Experience with Earned Value Management
Experience with transitioning projects from design phase to production phase
Experience with Circuit Card Assembly design and fabrication process
Experience with hardware environmental qualification testing process
Experience researching specifications for commercial-of-the-shelf (COTS) components
Experience creating wiring diagrams and electrical system schematics, including unit/cable pin-out tables
Experience building schedule using Microsoft Project tool
Experience with VME and VPX chassis
Familiar working with antennas, radios, amplifiers, power supplies, servers, routers, processors, and switches
Familiar with cable assemblies for power, data, and RF
Knowledge of networking equipment, Power distribution, and Cable/Harness connectors
Familiar with communication interfaces and bus standards (e.g., SPI, I2C, PCIe, UART, VME, VPX, or Gb Ethernet)
Experience with GPS Navigation systems
What We Offer
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
Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
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
May be eligible for Relocation
And more!?
Learn More & Apply Now!
Mission Systems:
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.
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Please consider the following role @type definitions as you apply for 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.
MISENG
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 118,300 USD - 224,900 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.
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