Hardware Design Engineer Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-06-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-130 ~ 5350 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 130

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

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. Collins Aerospace’s Resilient Connectivity Product, Mission Hardware team is looking for an exceptionally motivated Engineer that is passionate about collaborating with High-Performance Teams to create and sustain mission critical solutions supporting Mission Systems. 

The Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) digital hardware team is seeking a determined and passionate Senior Electrical Engineer with emphasis in digital, mixed-signal, and high-speed processing designs that will be responsible for developing technical solutions for a wide range of projects and products that cover the entire product life cycle, including proposal, requirements capture, design, manufacture support, integration and test and validation. We are looking for candidates willing to collaborate, innovate, and team with multiple stakeholders.  The candidate will be supported by strong mentorship, but will oftentimes work with minimal supervision while exercising a strong sense of urgency and their own latitude in determining the technical objectives of the assignment.

Successful candidates should expect to be immersed in a fast-paced, team-based, and challenging technical environment where an engineer with talent and initiative can stand out and thrive. To view more on Mission Systems, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBryuXMvWfc

 What YOU Will Do:

• Design, analysis, simulation, test, and integration of digital electronic modules and/or circuit card assemblies (CCAs)

• Circuit card design includes hardware designs with processors, FPGAs, memory, and industry interfaces, such as PCIe, Ethernet, I2C, SPI, and UART.

• Requirements capture management and verification for small to medium electronic packaging circuit cards.

• Prepare and present project technical information to peers and internal/external customers

• Identifies and addresses project & factory problems (Root Cause) and recommends resolutions (Corrective Actions) to ensure the successful completion and On-Time Delivery

• Schematic Capture and Printer Wiring Board layout design experience

• Facilitates project tasks between cross-functional integrated product teams to ensure alignment with overall project objectives and team collaboration

What YOU Will Learn:

• Learn, discover and expand your knowledge about aerospace navigation & communication systems and other various engineering disciplines

• You will learn about the Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) organization in Mission Systems and the large array of products supporting the Connected Battle Space.

• Learn and take advantage of opportunities to excel professionally with RTX's exceptional employee scholar programs and continuing education

• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment

• Design hardware to meet rigorous military requirements for environment, functionality, price, and Size Weight and Power (SWaP)

• Experience as a technical lead and/or project lead of a team in the design, test, analysis, integration, qualification, and documentation of hardware of high complexity.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Experience using Mentor Graphics Design Creation (Siemens EDA) tools: DxDesigner, xDX Designer VX OR Equivalent

• Experience in the design of electronic products and tooling used in applications requiring high reliability and extended life

• 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

• 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:

• Communications design and simulation experience with tools such as Matlab and Simulink

• Understanding of Design to Cost (DTC+), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT)

• Familiarity with bid, proposal and earned value methods

• DO-160 or MIL-STD-810/MIL-STD-461 qualification 

• Lighting protection circuits and testing

• FPGA development

• Experience in proposal and cost estimation support of Hardware pursuits.

• Experience in design support for Special Test Equipment and tooling required for IV&V and production efforts.

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 program  

• Eligible for relocation

•  And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!​
 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

* Please consider the following role type definitions 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. 

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.  

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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