Senior Principal Electrical Engineer - VLF/RF (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

We are currently seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer in Richardson, TX with analog and VLF/LF-design experience. The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer is a lead position responsible for clean sheet and upgrade electronic solutions across multiple programs and disciplines. The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer will mentor other engineers with various backgrounds in circuit card, firmware, software and systems design providing guidance and support across programs.   Products are typically required to comply with various standards including MIL-STD-461 and DO-160. This opportunity is targeted toward engineers who enjoy working in a systems environment as it includes designing multiple electrical elements of a product; interacting with mechanical and software team members; developing PCB and system requirements; and supporting system test teams.

What You Will Do

• Researches, develops, design, fabrication, modification, and evaluation of electronic apparatus, components, or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices, ensuing work is completed on time and established quality and budgets are achieved.
• Prepares engineering drawings or specifications to construct, relocate, or install equipment, facilities, products, or systems.
• Prepares documentation including confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, information on product development, introduction schedules, product costs, and performance weaknesses to track progress and analyze performance.
• Performs engineering work and applied research, development, and design of new products to ensure quality standards and business objectives are met
• Produces products according to specifications, using the most cost effective and efficient means.
• Analyzes and evaluates new or improved electronic components.
• Includes power generation, transmission and distribution, high-voltage wire communication systems and servomechanisms.
• Includes circuit theory, computer design and development, instrumentation, radio communications, semiconductor devices, solid state devices, and video systems.
• Mentor product leaders and engineers in design and development practices at both hardware and systems-levels.
• Some domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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 
• Experience with VLF to MF (3 kHz to 3 MHz) RF hardware design. One or more of the following: RF Power Amplifiers, Transceivers, or Antenna design at the board or module sub-system design.
• 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 ​
• The ability to train and mentor early-career engineers
• Good communication skills and the ability to tailor to audience at all levels.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active DoD security clearance
• Experience with new architecture development
• Experience with pre-CAD circuit design, including schematic capture, power, FPGA resource utilization, background knowledge of PWB stacks ups
• Experience in industry design tools, i.e. Xpedition Enterprise, Cadence Allegro, etc.
• Experience with mixed signal design. One or more of the following: SoC/FPGAs,  A/D Converters, Digital Down Converters, D/A Converters, Digital Waveform Generators, Mixed Signal CCAs, Mixed Signal Modules and Subsystems
• Experience with RF hardware design. One or more of the following: RF Power Amplifiers, Transceivers, or Antenna design at the board or module sub-system design.
• Ability to communicate with vendors requirements and specifications to facilitate the quote and design of new hardware
• Electronic