Senior Electrical Engineer - Design (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-STERLING-291 ~ 22640 Davis Dr ~ DAVIS

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and training to other employees.

• Integrate electrical components and wiring into design while meeting vendor and OEM requirements.

• Verify system configuration and block diagram.

• Operate in a team environment with other functional areas providing input to design solutions and participate in design reviews.

• Oversee Electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, Harness assembly drawing, Circuit Breakers, and Electrical Loads Analysis.  

• Coordinate Aircraft electrical mission equipment installations.

• Identify, document, and communicate significant design and integration risks for timely review and resolution.

• Monitoring and reporting of aircraft installation design milestones and reporting status to project/program management.

• Be self-directed, able to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.

What You Will Learn:

• You will learn the process of component selection for military aircraft and be a large part of selecting those parts for future customers (PM&P).

• You will learn Cable and Harness Design (A-Kit).

• You will learn the Basics of Cost accounts.

• You will learn SDRL development and Submittal.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

• Experience in electrical design tools including Visio, AutoCAD, Capital Harness and Catia.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active DoD security clearance.

• Experience with aircraft and/or other technical system integration.

• Experience with design and development processes with practical experience in multiple phases of the HW lifecycle: requirements, design, development, integration, validation/verification, and sustainment.

• Experience working with manufacturing teams, vendors, and other suppliers to build cost-effective solutions.

• Experience with Systems integration.

• Experience with Electrical Wiring Integration Systems (EWIS) standard.

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,