Senior Principal RF Design Engineer (onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

IN301: 1010 Production Rd Ft Wayne IN 1010 Production Road , Fort Wayne, IN, 46808 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

The Open Communications Systems (OCS) organization within Collins Aerospace, is designing communications systems for Next Generation technologies across a wide variety of platforms. 

We are hiring a Senior Principal Radio Frequency (RF) Electrical Engineer to create and support RF systems in OCS.  You will be part of a team of dedicated engineers creating new and exciting technology.  You will be working on rapidly developing technologies in a variety of applications and environments.  You will be integral to the design process from conception to production and will be a central contributor to major project designs.  This position is located onsite in Fort Wayne, IN.

What You Will Do:

• Create and maintain RF and EE related systems and subsystems.

• Adapt and refine designs to meet customer specified requirements

• Create verification and testing protocols to ensure that all requirements are being assessed throughout design

• Provide RF/EE technical expertise for integration, troubleshooting, and failure investigations.

• Lead and participate in technical discussions, perform analysis trade studies, plan scope of work for new designs, and execute plans to implement RF Designs. 

• Lead conversations with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Ten (10) years of experience in one or more of the following technical domains:

  • RF Sensor sub-systems requirements, integration, and verification

  • Systems engineering, architecture, and/or design

  • System performance and analysis

  • Algorithms and signal processing

  • Electronics(circuit card assemblies, subassemblies, complete systems) requirements, integration, and verification

  • Configurable Logic / Firmware / VHDL architecture, design, development, integration, and verification 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• MS or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Math or Physics

• Current/Active security clearance

• Experience using Agile framework development methods/processes

• Experience using Azure DevOps methods/tools

• Experience with Matlab, C, C#, C++, Python

• Past work experience in a challenging fast paced environment

• Ability to perform trade studies to optimize system performance

• Familiarity with military systems; tactics, techniques, and procedures

• Familiarity with DoD customer infrastructure

• Understanding of Systems Engineering Product Development Cycle

• Familiarity with system safety, reliability, or mission planning

• Experience evaluating and mitigating technical risks

• Prior work experience giving technical briefs or presentations

• Strong communication skills

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 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           ​

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