Senior Engineer - Electrical​/Electronics Engineering; Onsite

Date Posted:

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

Seeking a Senior Engineer - Electrical/Electronics Engineering to support Collins Aerospace electronics products in the post-production environment. This cross-functional role focuses on troubleshooting, product improvements, redesigns, and technical support across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams.

• Troubleshoot electronics hardware related to field returns, Zero Hour returns, yield issues, and production test failures

• Debug and support production test solutions

• Perform electrical analysis, part evaluations, and circuit-level troubleshooting

• Support obsolescence and cost-reduction redesign initiatives

• Drive product improvements and investigate recurring hardware issues

• Provide technical input and review for Supplier Requests for Information (SRIs)

• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and cross-functional engineering teams

• Conduct Obsolescence Health Reviews (OHRs) by evaluating Obsolescence Health Reports and coordinating with the Obsolescence team.

• Perform part comparison analyses and develop engineering recommendations for alternatives.

• Support redesign efforts to address part obsolescence, shortages, cost reduction initiatives, or product improvements.

• Work closely with program chief engineers to provide technical support for the assigned programs and products.

• Maintain project schedules, budget tracking, and weekly team meeting support.

• Interface with program teams, suppliers, and cross‑functional partners to ensure alignment and timely execution.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

• Experience with electronics manufacturing or hardware troubleshooting environments preferred.

• Experience with schematic capture tools such as Cadence LTSpice

• Ability to perform various electrical design analyses (such as Stress, Performance, Stability, etc.)

• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing test equipment and validation methods

• Experience with failure analysis techniques (FMEA, root cause analysis, 8D, fault tree, etc.)

• Ability to interpret and update electronic schematics, BOMs, and design documentation.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working independently and effectively collaborating within cross-functional engineering teams, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

• 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 canbuy:pet insurance, home and auto insurance,additional life and accident insurance,critical illness insurance, group legal,  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…