Principal Electrical Engineer, Nuclear Effects; Onsite

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

Citizenship/Immigration Status: U.S. citizenship required; must obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

The Mission Systems Environmental Effects Engineering team at Collins Aerospace seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to support multidisciplinary projects through product requirements capture, design, and qualification testing, including nuclear radiation environments.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop hardware designs that meet performance and operational specifications.
• Lead and perform circuit card design lifecycle activities, including requirements capture, schematic capture, design documentation, signal‑integrity analysis, board stack‑up & routing, layout review, test board population & troubleshooting, test plan execution, root‑cause analysis, and integration.
• Design, document, test, and troubleshoot digital and analog hardware, utilizing FPGAs, processors, DDR memory, and industry interfaces (Ethernet, I2C, SPI, USB, RS‑232).
• Conduct qualification testing with nuclear engineers for total ionizing dose, neutron interactions, dose‑rate, proton interactions, and heavy‑ion environments.
• Prepare and review nuclear test plans and reports; contribute to preliminary and critical design reviews.
• Communicate technical results to cross‑functional teams, customers, and managers; coordinate with Business Development, Finance, and Operations.
• Manage multiple projects independently and deliver on time.

• Specialized nuclear environments:
  Transient Radiation Effects on Electronics (TREE), Single Event Effects (SEE), Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP).

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field; or advanced degree with sufficient experience.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience (or 5 years with an advanced degree).
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience with circuit board design, schematic capture tools, and PCB layout supervision.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time.

• Digital design experience with RF background.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.
• Proficiency reading electronic schematics.
• Statistical analysis of test data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑directed, able to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation (three weeks for new hires).
• 401(k) plan with employer match and lifetime income strategy.
• Tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Optional supplemental coverages such as pet, home and auto insurance.
• Parental leave, infertility support, adoption assistance, autism benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives, doctor‑on‑demand visits.
• Child and elder care support via Bright Horizons and Teladoc.
• Additional benefits vary by business unit and collective‑bargaining agreement.

107,500 USD – 204,500 USD, commensurate with experience.

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.