Principal Manufacturing Electrical Engineer (Onsite)

Company: RTX
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2026-03-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-109 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 109 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 Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, our engineers solve complex, real-world problems that directly impact the safety, reliability, and performance of aerospace systems used around the globe. This Principal Manufacturing Electrical Engineer role is a senior technical position with broad factory influence—owning complex manufacturing and test challenges, shaping process strategy, and driving cross-functional alignment. You’ll operate as a trusted technical leader within operations, with direct impact on production stability, quality performance, and program execution. What You Will Do Serve as a senior technical authority for electrical manufacturing and test processes supporting complex aerospace electronics Own resolution of the most complex and systemic electrical, test, and yield issues impacting cost, quality, and delivery Lead multi-disciplinary root cause and corrective action (RCCA) efforts, including coordination across Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program teams Define and implement manufacturing and test process improvements with measurable impact to yield, cycle time, and defect reduction Provide technical leadership during new product introduction (NPI), production transitions, and major engineering changes Partner with Design Engineering to influence design-for-manufacturing and design-for-test decisions Serve as a technical mentor and reviewer for lower-level manufacturing and test engineers Lead evaluation, selection , and implementation of electrical test equipment, tooling, and capital investments Support internal and external audits, customer interactions, and program reviews as a manufacturing technical representative Ensure sustained compliance with Collins Aerospace processes, customer requirements, and applicable aerospace standards (AS9100, ESD) What You Will Learn Advanced manufacturing leadership within Collins Aerospace’s operational and compliance framework How to influence product design, factory strategy, and capital decisions through technical expertise Best practices for scaling robust electrical and test processes in a high-reliability aerospace environment How senior manufacturing engineers partner with program and operations leadership to drive business outcomes Qualifications You Must Have 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 Engineering experience supporting manufacturing, production, or operations E xperience in electronics manufacturing, electrical test, and factory troubleshooting Qualifications We Prefer Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical, Software, or Systems) Active DoD Secret Clearance Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive technical decisions without direct authority Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical content to engineering and operations leadership Experience influencing design-for-manufacturing or design-for-test improvements Expertise with automated test equipment (ATE) or complex functional test environments Experience leading capital projects or factory modernization efforts Prior experience serving as a technical lead, subject matter expert, or program-facing engineer What We Offer Benefits Some of our competitive benefits packages include: 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 And more! maybe eligible for relocation 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 customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. *Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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 possibilities. 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 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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