Entry Level Hardware Engineer Jobs in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Date Posted:

2026-07-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-FULLERTON-676 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 676

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

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.

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.

Collins Aerospace presents an exciting career opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering team, supporting the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) program. We are dedicated to developing the next generation precision landing products and provide crucial support to existing fielded systems.

This is an entry-level electrical engineering position located on-site in Fullerton, California.We are seeking an individual with background/interest in hardware design and who is comfortable working in a lab environment.Responsibilities will include hardware design activities as well as hands-on unit and system testing and troubleshooting.Development and production activities require component research, laboratory integration, test and evaluation, fault isolation, prototype set-up, test procedure write-ups, and trade study documentation.

This role is onsite, in Fullerton, California. This role may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

• You will integrate equipment and lab set-up for testing.
• You will design and build prototypes with mechanical and electrical components.
• You will install and swap units into system or test string as needed, including antennas, radios, amplifiers, power supplies, servers, routers, processors.
• You will conduct unit and system level testing in lab environment.
• You will research electrical and mechanical components for hardware design selection
• You will assemble electronic rack assemblies with units.
• You will design and build cable and harness assemblies.
• You will create electrical schematic diagrams and create and release engineering documentation.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained prior to start.
• 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.
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscope, function generation, digital multimeter, voltage regulator, analog to digital converter, etc.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and electrical system schematics, including unit/cable pin-out tables.

*Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience creating electronic schematics using Microsoft Visio tool.
• Experience with soldering.
• Experience building up electronic rack assemblies with units and cables.
• Experience interfacing with multiple engineering disciplines (Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, etc.) in support of product development.
• Familiar with cable assemblies for power, data, and RF.
• Knowledge of standard cable/harness connector types.
• Familiar with communication interfaces and bus standards (e.g., SPI, I2C, PCIe, UART, VME, VPX, or Gb Ethernet).
• Familiar working with antennas, radios, amplifiers, power supplies, servers, routers, processors.

Learn More and Apply Now!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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