Senior Electrical Design Engineer (hybrid - Puerto Rico)

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Collins Aerospace is looking to hire a highly motivated Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Mission Systems organization.

This role will support the Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) portfolio and contribute to advancing our Engineering Design (EDE) efforts. As part of the SDS portfolio, you will work with the Mission Management team within Integrated Platforms, focusing on the design and development of secure voice and networking communication systems for military applications. Your primary responsibilities will include leading key aspects of the development of an aircraft-certified end instrument for use across all Mission Management.

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

What YOU will do:

• Lead and contribute to the design and development of secure Voice and Networking communication products, including System on Chip (SoC)/System on Module (SoM), microcontrollers, and FPGA-based systems.
• Oversee and execute the development and documentation of electronics packaging designs, schematic capture, and hardware requirements.
• Develop and maintain procurement documentation, including Source Control Drawings (SCD), Interface Control Documents (ICD), and Top-Level Kit Drawings.
• Author and manage System Hardware Requirement Specifications (SHRS) to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Plan and conduct Preliminary Engineering Review Process (PREP) reviews to ensure design integrity and alignment with program objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure products meet both military and dual-use commercial application standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex technical issues, proposing and implementing effective solutions.

What YOU will learn:

• You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; What we do? Who we support? How we work?
• You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry.
• You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.

Qualifications 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
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in electrical design and development, with a focus on communication systems or similar technologies.
• Strong proficiency in schematic capture, electronics packaging, and hardware design.
• Solid understanding of microcontroller, FPGA, and SoC/SoM architectures.
• Demonstrated experience in creating technical documentation, such as SCDs, ICDs, and hardware requirement specifications.
• Proven ability to lead and participate in technical reviews, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Experience with military communication systems or dual-use technologies.
• Familiarity with aircraft-certified end instruments or related systems.
• Knowledge of secure voice and networking communication standards.

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• And more!

Join our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico, where you will provide critical support to all Collins SBUs, working on exciting programs and projects ranging from the development of the next generation of advanced concept ejection seats to the latest technologies for the U.S. warfighter.

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.

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.