Senior Electrical Engineer - Communication, Navigation & Surveillance (ONSITE)

Date Posted: 2026-06-10 Country: United States of America Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-312 ~ 795 W Nasa Blvd ~ BLDG 312 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required Collins Aerospace designs, integrates, and certifies commercial avionics products for the Air Transport and Business and Regional aircraft markets. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer who is passionate about analog, digital, and RF circuit design and eager to influence both legacy and next‑generation Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) transceiver products. This is an opportunity to shape systems that operate in some of the most demanding environments in aerospace. Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated, self-disciplined, and possess excellent communication skill and a demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate within a multifunctional, multidiscipline team. You will also be required to demonstrate flexibility and an ability to coordinate with multiple teams, organizations, suppliers, and customers to achieve a common goal. This is an onsite position based in Melbourne, Florida. Key Responsibilities: Provide design and engineering support for CNS sustainment products, with opportunities to contribute to new product development. Design, analyze, and optimize analog, digital, and RF circuits for high‑performance avionics applications. Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams—including power, digital, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing—to deliver integrated solutions. Perform schematic capture, PWB layout coordination, and design documentation. Support transition‑to‑production activities and provide hands‑on troubleshooting and technical support for production teams. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, design reviews, and technical decision‑making across the product lifecycle. Education & Experience you must have: 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 U.S. Person is required - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Qualifications you must have: Demonstrated experience in analog, digital, and/or RF circuit design. Proficiency in electrical engineering fundamentals including troubleshooting, analysis, and test. Hands‑on experience with engineering tools and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, network analyzers, and power meters. Experience with schematic capture tools and the ability to interpret complex schematics. Familiarity with integrated development environments and debugging tools for software/hardware interaction. Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly and effectively. Proven ability to lead or influence technical efforts within a multidisciplinary team. Self‑motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines. Demonstrated success working in collaborative team environments. Qualifications we prefer: Understanding and experience with Design for Test (DFT), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), designing for producibility, and cost—including yield and margin analysis. Proficiency in SPICE simulation tools such as LTSPICE, PSPICE, TINA, etc. Knowledge of avionics product lines such as DME, VOR/LOC, ILS, Marker Beacon, GNSS, ADF, and/or Radar Altimeter. Experience with Mentor Graphics Xpedition or similar ECAD General knowledge and understanding of the FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) process. Experience with Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment (RTCA/DO-160 or MIL-STD-461). Background in microwave/RF systems, subsystems, or component‑level design and test. Experience in transmitter/power amplifier and/or receiver/LNA design. Proficiency with electromagnetic simulation and analytical tools such as HFSS, ADS, Microwave Office, and MATLAB. Experience translating system‑level requirements into hardware specifications, design artifacts, and test plans. Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify creative, technically sound solutions to complex challenges. Experience developing technical proposals and delivering formal technical presentations. Alignment with Collins Aerospace values: Safety, Trust, Accountability, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation . What we offer: 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! Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today. 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. 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. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 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. 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. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms