Senior Electrical Engineer – Design (Onsite)

<p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Date Posted:</b></p>2026-05-29<p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Country:</b></p>United States of America<p style="text-align:left"><b>Location:</b></p>US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 3200 E Renner Rd RENNER BLDG 461<p style="text-align:left"><b>Position Role Type:</b></p>Onsite<p><b><span>U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:</span> </b></p>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<p><b>Security Clearance Type: </b></p>DoD Clearance: Secret<p><b>Security Clearance Status: </b></p>Active and existing security clearance required after day 1<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>At RTX, the world 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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p>The Strategic Defense Solution engineering organization in Richardson, TX is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with analog and digital design experience. The task includes PCB design, system design and integration, requirements capture and transition to manufacturing. Products include chassis adapters supporting Ethernet, video and discrete I/O, embedded processor systems and user interfaces. Products are typically required to comply with various MIL standards including MIL-STD-461.</p><p></p><p>This opportunity is targeted toward engineers who enjoy working in a systems environment as it includes designing multiple electrical elements of a product, interacting with mechanical and software team members, developing PCB and system requirements and supporting system test teams.</p><p></p><p><b>Sign-on Bonus Eligible </b></p><p></p><p><b>What You Will Do:</b></p><ul><li><p>Research, develop, design, fabricate, modify, and evaluate an electronic apparatus, components, or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices, ensuing work is completed on time and established quality and budgets are achieved.</p></li><li><p>Prepare engineering sketches or specifications to construct, relocate, or install equipment, products, or systems.</p></li><li><p>Prepares documentation including descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, information on product development, schedules, product costs, and performance weaknesses to track progress and analyze performance.</p></li><li><p>Perform engineering work and applied research, development, and design of new products to ensure quality standards and business objectives are met.</p></li><li><p>Produce products according to specifications, using the most cost effective and efficient means.</p></li><li><p>Analyze and evaluate new or improved electronic components (PM&P) including power generation, transmission and distribution, rotating machinery, illumination, wire communication systems, servomechanisms, circuit theory, computer design and development, instrumentation, radio communications, semiconductor devices, solid state devices, and television systems.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications You Must Have:</b></p><ul><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications We Prefer:</b></p><ul><li><p>Active DoD security clearance.</p></li><li><p>Experience in designing digital and analog products including microprocessor systems, low-power supplies, communication subsystems.</p></li><li><p>Experience with mixed signal design including SoC/FPGAs, A/D Converters, Digital Down Converters, D/A Converters, Digital Waveform Generators, Mixed Signal CCAs, Mixed Signal Modules and Subsystems.</p></li><li><p>Experience with developing test procedures, test fixtures and EMI/EMC standards for military applications.</p></li><li><p>Experience with ALM tools including Jira and Confluence, DOORS MatLab, LT Spice, and DX.</p></li><li><p>Experience with interfacing to RF circuitry and high-speed A/D D/A conversion.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What We offer:</b></p><p>Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   </p><ul><li><p>Medical, dental, and vision insurance  </p></li><li><p>Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  </p></li><li><p>Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  </p></li><li><p>Tuition reimbursement program </p></li><li><p>Student Loan Repayment Program  </p></li><li><p>Life insurance and disability coverage  </p></li><li><p>Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection </p></li><li><p>Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits </p></li><li><p>Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  </p></li><li><p>Adoption Assistance           </p></li><li><p>Autism Benefit  </p></li><li><p>Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  </p></li><li><p>Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program </p></li><li><p>Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  </p></li><li><p>Bright Horizons, child and elder care services </p></li><li><p>Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program </p></li><li><p>May be eligible for relocation </p></li><li><p> And more!  </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Learn More & Apply Now</b></p><p>Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. </p><p></p><p>Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.</p><p></p><p><b>Onsite:</b> 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. </p><p></p><p>At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  </p><p></p><p>Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. </p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><i><b>As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.</b></i></p><p></p>The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis-2"><i>RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.</i> </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Privacy Policy and Terms:</b></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Click on this </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice">link</a><span> to read the Policy and Terms</span></p>

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