Electrical Engineer II, Wiring Design

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.

The Integrated Strategic Solutions Engineering (ISSE) team at Collins Aerospace is looking for an exceptionally motivated engineer to design and develop electrical systems for the integration of electronic equipment on military/commercial aircraft and ground stations. The design includes creating and updating system wiring diagrams, aircraft, rack, and chassis cable harnesses, junction box schematics, and other connectivity related equipment. Engineering duties will span the entire product lifecycle, from requirements capture and analysis, through design, testing, and production to ensure that designs meet requirements at minimum cost. Designs can include development of power distribution, electrical loads analysis, and load shedding scheme along with the opportunity to support testing and integration of systems on the aircraft.

What You Will Do:

• Develop the wiring architecture inclusive of conventional wiring, data bus cable assemblies (power, ethernet, serial, SATA, 1553, USB, fiber optic, etc.), junction boxes and panel assemblies. Design must account for: Voltage drop, EMI and signal integrity considerations, and redundancy
• 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
• Selection of wire, connector and accessory components matching schematic requirements
• Oversee Electrical Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Harness Assembly Drawings, Circuit Breakers, and Electrical Loads Analysis. Coordinate Aircraft electrical mission equipment installations
• Execute change orders against existing design documentation
• Identify, document, and communicate significant design and integration risks for timely review and resolution
• Monitor and report aircraft installation design milestones and report status to project/program management
• Be self-directed, able to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight
• Have excellent oral and written communications skills
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, work well within a design team and environment and be adept at interfacing with internal and external customers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• 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
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 2+ years of experience in the design, analysis, or testing of electrical systems for military aircraft or an Advanced Degree in a related field, or, in absence of a degree, 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with aircraft and/or other technical system integration
• Familiarity with FAA (Part 23 and 25) and military aircraft airworthiness design approach, certification process, and requirements
• Progressive understanding of power systems and various mission systems
• Knowledge of design and development processes with practical experience in at least one phase of the hardware lifecycle: requirements, design, development, integration, validation/verification, and sustainment
• Able to investigate problems to the root cause and then champion the creation and implementation of corrective actions
• Experience with configuration management tools and processes
• Familiarity with AS50881, military and industry standards along with bonding and grounding concepts for aircraft
• DO-160 or MIL-STD-810/MIL-STD-461 qualification
• Knowledge of MIL-E-7016 and MIL-STD-704
• Understanding of aircraft and mission power systems
• Systems integration experience
• Working knowledge of bidding and project/task estimation

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

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 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.

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.

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