Principal, Electrical Engineer; Onsite
Listed on 2026-09-01
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Location
: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106
Date Posted
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Country
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United States of America
Location
: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106
Position Role Type
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Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements
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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
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DoD Clearance:
Top Secret
Security Clearance Status
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Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
The Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE) organization at Collins Aerospace is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to support the Nuclear Effects Survivability Team’s efforts. In this role, you’ll work across key stages of the product lifecycle, including requirements development, electrical design, hardware integration, and test verification/validation. This position requires you to independently manage multiple projects and technical tasks and will require Domestic travel (25%) with some foreign travel possible.
In this role, you will be a key contributor, applying your electrical testing experience to support parts-level, circuit-level, and system-level radiation effects testing that will directly impact certification of Collins Aerospace product lines.
Your primary responsibilities will include planning, executing, and supporting nuclear radiation characterization testing of electronics used in radio and display systems. This work ensures survivability in specialized environments/effects such as Total Ionizing Dose (TID), Neutron Displacement Damage (NDD), Gamma Dose Rate (DR), and Single Event Effects (SEE).
You will be expected to help prepare clear, well‑supported technical documentation, contribute to design reviews, and advise on risk mitigation strategies as part of a cross-disciplinary team.
A motivated engineer will thrive here, supported by deep subject‑matter expertise and trusted with meaningful responsibility from day one. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate while directly influencing product robustness. If you’re energized by technical depth, hands‑on problem‑solving, and opportunities to grow while supporting a premier engineering capability, this role is a strong fit.
What You Will Do:- Design, document, test and troubleshoot electrical hardware.
- Evaluate the radiation response of semiconductor devices such as MOSFETs, DC/DC converters, FPGAs, and DDR memory components.
- Advise parts selection based on internal and external test data.
- Develop test plans and reports.
- Lead program personnel through test procedures to meet cost and schedule constraints.
- Execute radiation effects testing events alongside other experienced engineers at external facilities (up to 25% travel).
- Serve as a technical reference and subject matter expert of radiation effects on electrical devices.
- Drive improvements to Collins’ radiation test capabilities in alignment with industry best practices.
- Ability to obtain a US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance (Selected Candidate will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements)
- 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…
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