Date Posted:

2025-06-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

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.

The Integrated Strategic Solutions Engineering (ISSE) team at Collins Aerospace is looking for an exceptionally motivated engineer to design and develop electrical systems for the integration of electronic equipment on military/commercial aircraft and ground stations. The design includes creating and updating system wiring diagrams, aircraft, rack, and chassis cable harnesses, junction box schematics, and other connectivity related equipment. Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from requirements capture and analysis, through design, testing, and production to ensure that designs meet requirements at minimum cost. Designs can include development of power distribution, electrical loads analysis, and load shedding scheme along with the opportunity to support testing and integration of systems on the aircraft.

What You Will Do:

Develop the wiring architecture inclusive of conventional wiring, data bus cable assemblies (power, ethernet, serial, SATA, 1553, USB, fiber optic, etc.), junction boxes and panel assemblies. Design must account for: Voltage drop, EMI and signal integrity considerations, and redundancy
Integrate electrical components and wiring into design while meeting vendor and OEM requirements
Verify system configuration and block diagram
Operate in a team environment with other functional areas providing input to design solutions and participate in design reviews
Selection of wire, connector and accessory components matching schematic requirements
Oversee Electrical Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Harness Assembly Drawings, Circuit Breakers, and Electrical Loads Analysis. Coordinate Aircraft electrical mission equipment installations
Execute change orders against existing design documentation
Identify, document, and communicate significant design and integration risks for timely review and resolution
Monitor and report aircraft installation design milestones and report status to project/program management
Be self-directed, able to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight
Have excellent oral and written communications skills
Possess strong interpersonal skills, work well within a design team and environment and be adept at interfacing with internal and external customers

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
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
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications We Prefer:

2+ years of experience in the design, analysis, or testing of electrical systems for military aircraft or an Advanced Degree in a related field, or, in absence of a degree, 5 years of relevant experience
Experience with aircraft and/or other technical system integration
Familiarity with FAA (Part 23 and 25) and military aircraft airworthiness design approach, certification process, and requirements
Progressive understanding of power systems and various mission systems
Knowledge of design and development processes with practical experience in at least one phase of the hardware lifecycle: requirements, design, development, integration, validation/verification, and sustainment
Able to investigate problems to the root cause and then champion the creation and implementation of corrective actions
Experience with configuration management tools and processes
Familiarity with AS50881, military and industry standards along with bonding and grounding concepts for aircraft.
DO-160 or MIL-STD-810/MIL-STD-461 qualification.
Knowledge of MIL-E-7016 and MIL-STD-704
Understanding of aircraft and mission power systems
Systems integration experience
Working knowledge of bidding and project/task estimation

What We Offer

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 program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft 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
And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

*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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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