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RTX Corporation Senior Electrical Engineer - Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - Space Systems (Onsite) in Windsor Locks, Connecticut
Date Posted:
2024-05-21
Country:
United States of America
Location:
01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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.
Senior Electrical Engineer - Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) - Space Systems (Onsite)
Job Summary:
The Mission Systems Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE) team at Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior EMC/EMI Electrical Engineer to join our staff. This team performs Electromagnetic Compatibility/Interference (EMC/EMI) and Power Input qualification testing of Company products and programs to various space, military and commercial industry standards; particularly MIL-STD-461 and DO-160. This position will be responsible for supporting the dynamic day to day pre-qualification and qualification testing for products and sub-systems of moderate to high complexity.
The EEE lab is a world-class, full-service, 18,000 sqft (and growing) Environmental Qualification Test Lab located in Windsor Locks, CT or similar facility within Space Systems that is capable of creating nearly any environment required in the space industry. The EEE lab supports all testing for Collins Aerospace and Raytheon Technologies as needed. EEE services not only include a full suite of Climatics, Dynamic, EMI, EMC, Lightning test capabilities, their industry experts also offer design support, analysis, test failure troubleshooting, root cause analyses and much more.
Job Responsibilities:
Serve assigned projects as focal point for all EMI test activities including:
Contribute to engineering program pursuits/bid estimates
Requirements capture activities (Review, parse & translate EMI/power input requirements)
Documentation support for assigned projects
Preparation/review of test plans, procedures & reports
Generate repeatable test procedures & physical test setups with test equipment and appropriate data recording using military and commercial industry standards
Coordination/scheduling of in-house test activities & assisting outsourcing of testing
Validation of all lab test setups & methods to ensure compliance with test procedures & applicable standards
Interface with project engineers to support program qualification activities
Generate Qualification by Similarity (QBS) analyses
Assist project engineers with gathering, setting up & collecting data for ad-hoc evaluations
Provide general lab support
Deploy, implement & troubleshoot test and support equipment/software.
Generate/verify requirement documentation for lab developed software
Conduct root-cause-analysis & technical investigations for software/hardware designs
Train/assist test technicians to navigate & use lab developed tools; test procedures, test methods and data recording instructions; and troubleshoot EMI/power input test setups
Identify improvement areas; research/submit equipment requests for future test equipment needs
Collaborate with Calibration services
On-site calibration services ensure test equipment is calibrated in a timely fashion with tabular data
Communicate with external calibration houses regarding required calibration methodology & submit repair requests
Collaborate with Procurement/Acquisition services
Identify upcoming projects with testing requirements that exceed current test equipment capabilities; work with procurement to rent test equipment, & deploy rental test equipment in contracted rental time
Identify/submit purchase requests for consumable lab items (RF connectors, RF cables, power connectors, current carrying cables, etc)
Maintain/share a capital plan with engineers & identify compromises with shared resources
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience OR In absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience is required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred Qualifications
Space Systems experience is preferred (but not required)
Be capable of hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment
Possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to write technical material and present to customers and mid-level managers
Be self-directed, able to meet cost, schedule, & performance objectives with minimal oversight
Experience with military aerospace testing standards is desired (DO-160; MIL-STD-461 & -704)
Circuit board design experience including experience with schematic capture tools and supervision and guidance to PCB layout board designers
Working knowledge of EM/circuit simulation tools
Experience in some/all aspects of RF hardware development life cycle (requirements capture, verification, design & development, sub-level/system level integration & testing
Be willing to pursue/obtain International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) certification
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
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
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
Autism Benefit
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Adoption Assistance
Best Doctors, second opinion program
And more!
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.
The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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