Senior Electrical Engineer - Wiring Design (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 461

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.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 clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Job Description

Collins Aerospace, an 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.

The Strategic Defense Solution engineering organization in Richardson, TX is looking for an exceptionally motivated engineer to design and develop electrical systems for the integration of electronic equipment on military/commercial aircraft and ground stations. The design includes creating system wiring diagrams, circuit breaker panels, control panels and other items using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools. Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from requirements capture and analysis, through design, testing, and production to ensure that designs meet requirements at minimum cost. Designs can include development of power distribution, electrical loads analysis, and load shedding scheme along with the opportunity to support testing and integration of systems on the aircraft.

This is a onsite Special Access Program (SAP).

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.

• Integrate electrical components and wiring into design while meeting vendor and OEM requirements.

• Verify system configuration and block diagram.

• Operate in a team environment with other functional areas providing input to design solutions and participate in design reviews.

• Oversee Electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, Harness assembly drawing, Circuit Breakers, and Electrical Loads Analysis.  Coordinate Aircraft electrical mission equipment installations.

• Identify, document, and communicate significant design and integration risks for timely review and resolution.

• Monitoring and reporting of aircraft installation design milestones and reporting status to project/program management.

• Be self-directed, able to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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 clearance.

• 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.

• Experience in electrical design tools i.e. (Visio, AutoCAD, Capital Harness, Catia).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with aircraft and/or other technical system integration).

• Knowledge of design and development processes with practical experience in multiple phases of the HW lifecycle: requirements, design, development, integration, validation/verification, and sustainment.

• Proven experience working with manufacturing teams, vendors, and other suppliers to build cost-effective solutions.

• Systems integration experience.

• Knowledge of Electrical Wiring Integration Systems (EWIS) standard.

What We offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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 pl