Principal Hardware Design Engineer - Computing Products; Onsite

Position: Principal Hardware Design Engineer - Computing Products (Onsite)
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US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130

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United States of America Time Type:
Full time

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Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130

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.

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None/Not Required

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Not Required 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.

We 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 essential

What 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 designs

Schematic capture of digital/analog mixed signal electrical circuit designs

Avionics I/O (Ethernet, ARINC 429, MIL-STD 1553, PCIeOversight of Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout

Design to Cost (DTC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT)
Mentoring and delegating tasks to less experienced engineers

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

Hands-on troubleshooting experience

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Qualifications We Prefer:

Ability to work collaboratively with team members and independently on assigned tasks

Experience in the Defense or Aerospace industryEMI/EMC, Lighting protection circuits and testing

Demonstrated use of software tools for electrical circuit simulation and/or Printed Circuit Board layout

Experience with Avionics regulatory and certification requirements: TSO, DO-160, or DO-254, MIL-STD-461

Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions

What We Offer Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   Medical, dental, and vision insurance  Three weeks of vacation for newly hired…