Electrical Engineer I – Hardware Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-11-19

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:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops, and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.  

Join a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond! Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced technologically and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace is a world leader in air traffic sensors and automation systems, responsible for providing air traffic tools to ANSPs (Air Navigation Service Provider) in the US and abroad. We design, develop, document, deploy, and support COTS (commercial off the shelf)-based and custom designed systems, which use the power of the network to share information and aid in decision-making. These systems allow end users to protect people and property.

As an entry level Hardware Systems Engineer you will join our Hardware and Infrastructure Engineering Team as part of our Avionics business. We are seeking an electrical/systems engineer who is looking for an opportunity to join a team supporting the next generation Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems, as well as providing support to existing fielded systems.  This opportunity offers a combination of classic design techniques, modern electronics knowledge, and hands on laboratory skills.

Looking for a Summer 2026 Hire (May/June start date). Must obtain degree by May 2026.

What You Will Do:

• Work on a small team of hardware development engineers in support of Engineering Change Proposals

• Assist in identifying potential replacement COTS (commercial off the shelf) candidates, conducting a trade study with potential devices, and choosing the device that best meets the requirements

• Work together to perform preliminary and detailed design activities

• Conduct testing activities in the lab in support of Engineering Change Proposals.  Testing includes device-level bench testing as well as integration testing in the system as a whole

• Interface with other disciplines (Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain) in support of product development

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Electrical Engineer Degree preferred or equivalent

• Experience designing with COTS devices

• Knowledge of Linux and Solaris operating systems

• Experience using lab tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, analyzers, etc)

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 pr