Date Posted:2025-10-22Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance: DoD Clearance: TS/SCIAre 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. Collins Aerospace Mission Systems Advanced Technology &amp; Capabilities (ATC) Engineering seeks an Electrical Engineer to join the Disruptive Systems Technology Team. Our cross-discipline team solves defense customers’ toughest problems through rapidly developing, integrating, and demonstrating systems that employ cutting-edge signal processing and networking innovations.  We pride ourselves on creativity, facing challenging and complex problems head on, and pushing the limits of the possible – all to provide the Warfighter with the most responsive and disruptive capabilities that navigate the intersection of communications; position, navigation &amp; timing (PNT); cyber space; and other radio frequency (RF) systems.ATC focuses on cutting-edge Department of Defense research and development projects. As an ATC engineer, you will continually advance the state of the art through the creation of innovative system concepts and technological capabilities.  As concepts / capabilities are proven, matured, and demonstrated, you will collaborate with business unit engineers in the adoption and transition of technologies into the next generation of Collins Aerospace products and services. Within a group of highly innovative engineers, this role provides leadership over low TRL (Technology Readiness Level &lt;6) programs to ensure all the key performance characteristics are consistently met and that valuable IP is captured and protected as part of the Invention Disclosure process. The effective candidate will have experience both capturing pursuits and bringing the program’s vision to reality, including technical leadership and execution. This role is onsite, in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role may be eligible for relocation.What You Will Do:<ul><li>You will assist in design and development of innovative solutions for communication, navigation, radar and electronic warfare applications.</li><li>You will collaborate with project managers and other professionals within Engineering</li><li>You will collaborate closely across multi-disciplinary teams to rapidly identify and implement innovative, effective solutions.</li><li>You will contribute to technical presentations that articulate design approaches and their relevance to project objectives.</li></ul>What You Will Learn:<ul><li>You will become familiar with the specific technologies, design and modeling languages, and tools used within the aerospace and defense industry.</li><li>You will develop skills in working within interdisciplinary teams, communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and presenting their work.</li><li>You will gain an understanding of the products and systems developed by Collins Aerospace and the Disruptive Technologies Team. </li></ul>Qualifications You Must Have:<ul><li>Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).</li><li>The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.</li><li>U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.</li></ul>Qualifications We Prefer:<ul><li>Experience with Digital Signal Processing, FPGAs, embedded processors, communications and radar systems.</li><li>Familiar with design and simulation tools such as Matlab and Simulink.</li><li>Familiar with algorithm development, simulation, and implementation using tools such as VHDL, Python and C/C++.</li><li>Familiar with embedded systems and software/hardware integration and in software development, test, and deployment in languages such as Python and C/C++.</li><li>Familiar with Object Oriented Design/Development and multithreading and with Artificial Intelligence &amp; Machine Learning concepts.</li></ul>What We Offer:Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   <ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance  </li><li>Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  </li><li>Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  </li><li>Tuition reimbursement program </li><li>Student Loan Repayment Program  </li><li>Life insurance and disability coverage  </li><li>Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection </li><li>Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits </li><li>Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  </li><li>Adoption Assistance           </li><li>Autism Benefit  </li><li>Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  </li><li>Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program </li><li>Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  </li><li>Bright Horizons, child and elder care services </li><li>Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program</li><li> And more!  </li></ul>Learn More and 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.Collins Aerospace, a 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 ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.* Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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.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 55,000 USD - 107,000 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. 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