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

Prattwhitney

Melbourne, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Aged Care, Analysis Skills, Autism, Auto Insurance, Aviation Industry, Avionics, Childcare, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, DFT (Design for Test), Debugging Tools, Digital Circuits, Disability Insurance, Durable Medical Equipment, Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetism, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator), Hardware Design, Hardware Specification, IBM TSO/ISPF, IDE (Integrated Development Environment), Identify Issues, Insurance, Leadership, Legal, Life Insurance, MATLAB, MIL-STD-461, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Systems, Mathematics, Mentor Graphics, Microwaves, Multitasking, Network Performance/Analysis, Organizational Skills, Oscilloscope, PSPICE, Power Amplifier, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Production Support, Property Insurance, Proposal Development, RF Circuit Design, RTX, Radio Frequency, Receivers, Rehabilitation Act, Reimbursement, SPICE (Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis), Schematic Capture, Schematics, Simulation, Support Documentation, Surveillance, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Test Equipment, Testing, Time Management
LOCATION
Melbourne, FL
POSTED
1 day ago

Senior Electrical Engineer – Melbourne, FL Collins Aerospace designs, integrates, and certifies commercial avionics products for the Air Transport and Business and Regional aircraft markets. This role is onsite in Melbourne, Florida. The position is open only to U.S. Persons.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 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.Qualifications – 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 – Preferred 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.Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption Assistance Autism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programEqual Employment Opportunity 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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