Principal Digital Electrical Engineer; ONSITE in Tewksbury

Principal Digital Electrical Engineer – Collins Aerospace (an RTX company).

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Principal Digital Electrical Engineer to perform duties at a work center with an emphasis on communications products. The primary work product is the complete digital design of a PCB (Printed Wiring Board) from inception through layout and assembly. Responsibilities include following hardware design requirements, observing design checklists, adhering to accepted processes, preparing design documentation and working within a team environment.

The candidate must coordinate with Layout, Systems, Mechanical, Test, FPGA and Software engineers. Proficiency with analog and mixed‑signal circuits is desirable.

• Design Digital Circuit Cards from inception through layout and assembly
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure requirements are met at every level of design
• Work with ECAD designers to generate full databases and drawings to build PWB/CCAs
• Perform design analyses (timing, power, signal integrity)
• Perform design verification and troubleshooting
• Produce and present design documentation

• Proficient in digital CCA design – parts selection, schematic capture, library management, and parts lists creation
• Proficient in PCB design – stackup/plane/routing rules definition & verification, placement, constraints setting, and DRC validation
• Proficient in artwork (ODB++) validation and creating PWB/CCA drawing sets
• Proficient in design verification/analysis – timing, power, and signal integrity analysis, bench level testing, troubleshooting, and test results analysis
• Capable of conducting trade studies and producing comprehensive design documentation including test requirements and design memos
• Experience as an electrical engineer developing digital/mixed signal high‑speed CCA assemblies
• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree and minimum 5 years experience

• Proficiency with Siemens Xpedition Design Tools
• Understanding of IPC, IEEE, and MIL standards for PCB design and fabrication
• Adept at using the Microsoft Tool Suite
• Proficiency with analog and mixed‑signal circuits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student loan repayment program
• Life insurance and coverage
• Optional coverages (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 Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance
• And more!

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class.