Principal Electrical Engineer (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2025-07-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA803: Marlborough, MA Building 3 1001 Boston Post Road Building 3, Marlborough, MA, 01752 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: Secret

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

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 Precision Navigation (PNav) Hardware department is seeking an Principal Electrical Engineer to join the Air Traffic Navigation, Integration and Coordination System (ATNAVICS) Mechanical and RF section. The ideal candidate would be familiar with both RF and Digital Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design, development, integration, and test. The candidate must be comfortable engaging with suppliers during builds and resolving obsolescence issues. Also, the candidate must possess the ability to debug electrical issues in the lab. The candidate would primarily support all contracts on the ATNAVICS program. Contracts include sustainment for US military and production for an international contract.

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What You Will Do
    • Perform minor CCA redesigns and associated DVT testing
    • Perform troubleshooting and repairs in lab to support field LRU return
    • Identify form, fit, function replacements for obsolete components to support the quarterly obsolescence report
    • Identify and document redlines to existing ATNAVICS documentation
    • Support suppliers during build process to help resolve any issues
    • Support manufacturing to troubleshoot electrical or RF issues found during refurbishments or production
    • Potential to support other Collins business areas as needs arise
    • Up to 10% travel to Largo, FL may be required

Qualifications You Must Have
    • Extensive knowledge of microwave and digital circuit design
    • Experience with Electrical Engineering design tools for circuit and electromagnetic simulation (Keysight ADS, CST, or equivalent)
    • Experience in a lab environment operating RF and standard test equipment including spectrum and network analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, etc.
    • Willingness to support efforts that require domestic travel and potential international travel
    • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of 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
    • Understanding of radar system theory
    • Experience to Printed Wiring Board (PWB) manufacturing
    • Experience with schematic capture and board layout tools
    • Experience with taking a design concept from the block diagram or requirements level and developing a complete hardware design, and then verify the design via test and integration
    • Prior experience with system level hardware integration and problem solving
    • Understanding of Initial Release and Change Notice process
    • Familiarity with EVMS reporting and tools

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           
    • Autism Benefit  
    • Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  
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