Collins Aerospace
aerospace and defense
ElectricalEngineer1
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“Electrical Engineer 1 at Collins Aerospace. Skills: digital hardware design, avionics products. design, develop, document, verify, support, and troubleshoot digital hardware for avionics products. work on designs that include the use of digital logic (ASIC/FPGA/CPLD), processors, and various memory technologies”
Industry & Context.
work on complex problems; troubleshoot digital hardware
U. S. Person (U. S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status), Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required, Security Clearance Status: Not Required, 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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained prior to start., U. S. Person (U. S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status), Knowledge of digital circuit design parameters (e. g. , throughput, rise time, clock frequencies, propagation delay)., Knowledge of computer hardware components (e. g. , processors, memory, interfaces), and characteristics (throughput, processing architecture, timing)., Knowledge of PCB layout and routing rules.
Nice to Have
Schematic capture of digital/analog mixed signal electrical circuit designs for avionics., Interfacing with complex embedded devices (processor, graphics, FPGA)., Experience with Ethernet, I2C, USB, LVDS, and SERDES bus technologies., Experience with DDR memory interfaces.
What You'll Do.
and troubleshoot digital hardware for avionics products
work on designs that include the use of digital logic (ASIC/FPGA/CPLD)
and various memory technologies
support current production issues if the need arises
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work closely with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Environmental Effects Engineering, Manufacturing / Operations, and Design-to-Cost (DTC) staff; collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry; 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
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-13 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193 **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: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 **Security Clearance Type:** None/Not Required **Security Clearance Status:** Not Required Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops, and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. 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. 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. Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense?
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