at RTX Corporation in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Date Posted:
2024-04-24
Country:
United States of America
Location:
A01: Rockford – Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Collins Aerospace Electric Systems division has an opening for a Principal Electrical Engineer with an emphasis on Electronic Controller Integration into a complex Aircraft System. The successful candidate will develop circuitry in concert with the software used with Collins Aerospace Systems’ electrical and electronic products including SPDA. The applicant will apply principles and techniques of electrical/electronic engineering to ensure design preparation is in accordance with applicable specifications, customer requirements, and standard work practices; interfaces with various functional groups to coordinate conceptual, preliminary, and detailed unit design, engineering documentation releases, development testing, qualification testing, and entry into service.
This individual must be an analytical thinker and be disciplined in applying robust design methodologies and engineering principles to develop and realize solutions. This individual must be highly self-motivated and able to work independently but must also be able to interface directly with electrical and mechanical engineers, software developers, and systems engineers to develop system-wide solutions.
Onsite:+ Must be a commutable distance from Rockford, IL to work onsite. This position is eligible for relocation.
Primary Responsibilities:
+ Lead the design effort for Digital Circuit Design. These designs will be to Aerospace standard including but not limited to DO-160 and DO-254.
+ Integrate Hardware and software for embedded microprocessor devices and firmware-based FPGA devices.
+ Assist in the design and development of embedded systems circuitry and printed circuit assemblies according to IPC standards.
+ Generate design documentation including requirements specifications, design details, test procedures, and reports.
+ Prepare and review the drawings and layouts for production parts, components, and test equipment.
+ Create, document, and embedded test software and hardware to validate design details.
Qualifications/Experience Needed:+ Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 8 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 15 years of relevant experience.
+ U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Fundamental circuit design skills and knowledge of analog and digital circuits.
+ Experience in analysis and schematic layout software packages.
+ Familiarity with some type of electrical analysis software.
+ Experience with computer work and drawing interpretation, as well as a familiarity with schematics or Engineering drawings.
+ Experience working in a team environment and communicating across multiple disciplines and levels of management.
+ Familiarity with DO-160 and DO-254 hardware design processes.
+ Provide analysis support throughout the development of a product/concept.
+ Analyze data and performance of designs and recommend actions to create an optimized design.
+ Experience with technologies related to specifically Power distribution systems.
+ History of continuous improvement and relentless root cause methodology.
+ Firmware experience.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global, diverse organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.
Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.
#reempowerprogramThis role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.
Minimum Program Qualifications
+ Be on a career break of one or more year at the time of application
+ Have prior experience in functional area of interest
+ Have an interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position
Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement: Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
+ 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 pro