Electrical (FCS) Engineer 1 (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-01

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

We are looking for an engineer who is passionate about flight control products, enjoys working with a team of talented developers, and who is eager to take on big challenges. Collins Aerospace is proud to be providing flight control products to major commercial aircraft programs.  As part of this team, you will be exposed to a broad spectrum of flight control technologies and have the ability to significantly contribute to our award-winning products.

This is an on-site position based out of our Cedar Rapids, IA site location; may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

• Work with exceptional, highly experienced hardware engineers in the design, verification and support of flight control products.
• Participate in the creation and review of new product design and associated documentation for new programs.
• Perform troubleshooting of electronic circuit boards, sub-assemblies and modules.
• Provide factory support in troubleshooting production problems.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn working knowledge of analog and/or high-speed digital circuits.
• Proficiency with standard test equipment including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, together with experience in troubleshooting analog and digital circuitry.
• You will be a self-starter that can work in a highly cross functional environment.
• You will provide a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Working knowledge of analog and/or high-speed digital circuits.
• Proficiency with standard test equipment including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, together with experience in troubleshooting analog and digital circuitry.
• Proficient to strong technical knowledge within electrical engineering.

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 planning
• Adoption Assistance         
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

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.

Our Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world.