Principal Hardware Design Engineer (Onsite)

Job ID: 01843722Posted: Posted 30+ Days AgoStart Date: 2026-05-13Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130Country: United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-05-13Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130Position Role Type:OnsiteU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status: Not RequiredWe are seeking a highly motivated Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Computing Products Department within the Displays, Computing & Networking Directorate. This department is responsible for the development and sustainment of state-of-the-art avionics hardware products including ruggedized mission computers, video processing modules, and network products used in commercial and military aircraft platforms. This role is onsite, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.This role supports all phases of the hardware development lifecycle—program pursuit, design, integration, verification, and factory transition.The selected candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners, including Systems, Software, Mechanical, Environmental Effects, Manufacturing/Operations, and Design-to-Cost teams, to ensure all product requirements are successfully achieved. Strong expertise in high-speed digital circuit board design, EMI control, manufacturability, testability, and thermal management is essentialWhat You Will Do:Design and analyze Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) for Avionics Computers (Processors, Memory, interfaces)Work with lab equipment for integration testing of hardware designsSchematic capture of digital/analog mixed signal electrical circuit designsAvionics I/O (Ethernet, ARINC 429, MIL-STD 1553, PCIeOversight of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layoutDesign to Cost (DTC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT)Mentoring and delegating tasks to less experienced engineersQualifications You Must Have: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 experienceHands-on troubleshooting experienceExcellent communication and presentation skillsQualifications We Prefer:Ability to work collaboratively with team members and independently on assigned tasksExperience in the Defense or Aerospace industryEMI/EMC, Lighting protection circuits and testingDemonstrated use of software tools for electrical circuit simulation and/or Printed Circuit Board layoutExperience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements: TSO, DO-160, or DO-254, MIL-STD-461Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actionsWhat We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption Assistance         Autism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more! May be eligible for relocation.Learn More & Apply Now! Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application 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 107,500 USD - 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.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. 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