Principal Component Engineer; onsite

Job Title

Principal, Electrical Component Engineer – Supply Chain Engineering Team

Cedar Rapids, IA (alternatively Richardson, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Windsor Locks, CT)

Onsite

U.S. citizenship required. Must obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance after day one. Top‑Secret clearance possible.

• Provide technical support to Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Procurement, Obsolescence, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support lifecycle management of components from new product introduction (NPI) through obsolescence.
• Consult on part selection, qualification, and technology road‑mapping.
• Perform failure and root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage part shortages, obsolescence, and supply‑chain issues.
• Analyze component BOMs for technology, life‑cycle, and supply health.
• Lead project initiatives and provide subject‑matter expertise.
• Travel up to 10% as required.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), or equivalent advanced degree.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience (or advanced degree with ≥5 years).
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and vendor component data sheets.
• Experience with component obsolescence management.
• Knowledge of electrical principles and electronic components.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Customer‑service orientation with ability to work with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must hold or be eligible for a DoD Secret clearance;
  Top‑Secret clearance desired.

• Active Secret DoD clearance with ability to obtain Top‑Secret.
• Experience with procurement, bidding, and negotiation.
• Experience in manufacturing‑related issues.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication confidence.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer match and retirement contribution
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student loan repayment program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional additional coverages (pet, home, auto, life, accident, critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection)
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family‑planning support
• Employee assistance program with counseling services
• Wellness and incentives programs
• Virtual doctor visits and second‑opinion program

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, veteran status or any other protected class.