Raytheon Technologies

Senior Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies • $86K — $165K *
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in STEM with 3-7 years of relevant experience
  • 3+ years experience in designing and analyzing analog and RF circuits
  • Strong problem-solving skills for complex hardware issues
  • Excellent technical documentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Review obsolete parts and resolve related issues
  • Design and analyze analog and RF circuits using simulation tools
  • Characterize signals with various engineering lab equipment
  • Conduct digital circuit analysis and performance assessment
  • Supervise PCB layout and provide technical guidance
  • Perform hands-on troubleshooting in the lab
  • Conduct validation to ensure product compliance with specifications
  • Analyze defect trends and recommend process improvements

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • 401(k) with employer matching and contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional insurance coverages including pet and auto insurance
  • Generous parental leave and family planning benefits
  • Employee Assistance Plan and wellness rewards program
  • Virtual healthcare services and second opinion program
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-05-27
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-131 ~ 5450 C Ave NE ~ BLDG 131
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

This is an onsite position in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What You Will Do:
  • Review and maintain awareness of obsolete parts on assigned products. Provide appropriate resolution to obsolete parts.
  • Design and analyze analog and RF circuits using schematic capture tools and performance simulation tools.
  • Characterize analog and RF signals using oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
  • Design and analyze digital circuits including computer hardware components (e.g., processors, memory, interfaces), and their performance characteristics (e.g., throughput, processing architecture, timing, capacity).
  • Provide supervision and technical guidance for PCB layout.
  • Perform hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment.
  • Perform validation and verification activities to ensure products meet design specifications.
  • Contribute to engineering estimates for limited to moderate scope of electrical design problems.
  • Review LRU defects trends, identify systemic root causes and process improvements and recommend new approaches, tools, techniques that drive continuous improvements in the development processes.


What You Will Learn:
  • Deeper knowledge in electrical hardware simulation, analysis and design (digital, mixed signal, power, RF).
  • Collins development engineering processes and practices.
  • Aircraft/avionics certification processes.


Qualifications You Must Have:
  • 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
  • 3+ years of experience designing and analyzing analog and RF circuits using schematic capture tools and performance simulation tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex hardware issues
  • Excellent written and verbal communication for technical documentation and collaboration.


Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Experience with RTCA/DO-160, DO-254, and FCC/ETSI regulations, and standards for Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware.
  • Experience with environmental testing, including Temperature, RF Emissions, RF Susceptibility, and/or Lightning.
  • Strong foundation in RF/microwave engineering and wireless communication systems.
  • Expertise in RF circuit design, including power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, filters, and antennas.
  • In-depth knowledge of wireless communication protocols (e.g., 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc.).
  • Proficiency in using RF and microwave simulation tools (e.g., ADS, HFSS, AWR, MCST, or similar).
  • Strong familiarity with PCB layout, high-frequency design techniques, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) mitigation.
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes
  • Experience with design and simulation tools like MATLAB, SPICE, or similar.
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware development is a plus
  • Experience in sustainment engineering, including failure analysis and obsolescence management.
  • Familiarity with 3D antenna design and testing.


What We Offer:
  • 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!


Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Transform Your Career

Step into a role that harnesses your skills and propels your career to new heights. Raytheon Technologies is not just about thinking big but making those big ideas happen. We provide robust career development opportunities that include comprehensive training and development programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning through our internal platforms.

Innovate and Lead

Join our team of over 60,000 professionals globally, who are not only experts in their fields but are also driven by a passion for innovation and excellence. At Raytheon Technologies, you are positioned at the forefront of the industry, where your work directly contributes to groundbreaking advancements in technology and defense.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy a competitive package of benefits and rewards that reflect their invaluable role in our company. From health and wellness programs to performance bonuses and flexible working conditions, we ensure our team members are well taken care of.

Networking and Professional Development

At Raytheon Technologies, networking and professional development are part of our DNA. We encourage our employees to engage in internal and external networking events, leadership training, and diversity initiatives that enhance their career journey.

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Learn more about Raytheon Technologies
Size
14,771 employees
Market Cap
$32,494
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1922
NASDAQ
RTN
* Ladders Estimates

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