Principal Electrical Hardware Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-06-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

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 and experienced Principal Electrical Hardware Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design and development of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) and Printed Wiring Board Assemblies (PWBAs) for military and commercial aircraft electric systems.

The ideal candidate will be capable of working with limited oversight while collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams to support all phases of product development, from concept through qualification and field support.

What You Will Do

• Design and development of electronic control units and associated PWBA hardware for aerospace applications.
• Apply electrical and electronic engineering principles to ensure designs comply with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal engineering processes.
• Collaborate with project engineering, unit leads, peer designers, and cross-functional engineering teams to develop solutions and resolve technical issues.
• Utilize department-specific hardware processes and standard work practices to ensure design integrity and compliance.
• Support or manage small projects and engineering processes as required.
• Develop unit and module requirements using DOORS and/or SysML modeling tools such as Cameo.
• Perform requirements validation and manage requirement changes using tools such as TeamCenter and Polarion.
• Participate in conceptual and preliminary hardware architecture development.

• Create schematic designs using Concept HDL and/or Mentor Graphics (Siemens EDA).
• Conduct design reviews in accordance with departmental standards.
• Perform engineering analyses including:
• Stress analysis
• Stability analysis
• Lightning analysis
• Performance analysis
• Additional customer-specified evaluations
• Support development of Test Requirement Specifications (TRS) and production test solutions.
• Develop board-level test procedures.
• Create RTCA DO-160 test procedures for development and qualification testing.
• Develop and execute procedures for product development and qualification testing.
• Support unit-level and system-level testing activities.
• Utilize laboratory equipment to validate hardware performance.
• Support testing activities at external and non-company locations as required.
• Document design studies, trade studies, test results, and failure analyses.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams during production.
• Lead root cause investigations and collaborate across engineering teams, customers, and manufacturing organizations to resolve field issues.
• Address component obsolescence and support redesign efforts when necessary.
• Interface with off-site manufacturing facilities to resolve production and quality issues.
  
  

What You Will Learn

• Develop skills using a structured approach to Electrical Engineering Design
  
  

Qualifications 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 experience
• Minimum of 5 years demonstrated engineering excellence with leadership experience in electronics product development.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, mentor junior engineers, and communicate with technical authority across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and execute to a program plan.
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Aerospace or defense industry experience in electronic circuit design.
• Familiarity with RTCA DO-160 testing and DO-254 development processes.
• Experience with electric power systems or similar aerospace control systems.
• Experience with Siemens EDA / Mentor Graphics tools.
• Knowledge of requirements management and systems engineering tools including DOORS, Cameo, TeamCenter, and Polarion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel internationally and within the United States as required.
  
  

Benefits

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
• And more!
  
  

Learn More & Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

• 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. 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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