Electrical Engineer 1 (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-10-15

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

 Position Role Type:

Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S.

Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S.

Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

 Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops, and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world.

Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can.

Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Rockford, IL Power and Controls division is looking for an entry level Electrical Engineer 1. This role is onsite, in Rockford, IL. This role may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do :

• You will troubleshoot and diagnose electrical hardware issues related to field returns, Zero Hour returns, and production yield problems.
• You will analyze alternate parts and write justification memos to support Obsolescence and Part Shortage issues to mitigate impact to production.
• You will review and interpret electrical schematics, product manuals, and component datasheets to support investigations and issue resolution.
• You will assist in schematic updates and design reviews following department standards.
• You will perform basic design analyses in accordance with internal requirements and customer specifications.
• You will support as cognizant engineer for product Test Equipment team and support and debug production test equipment as needed.
• You will contribute to redesign activities focused on cost reduction, part obsolescence, shortages, and product improvement initiatives.

What You Will Learn :

• You will learn how to apply electrical engineering fundamentals to real-world aerospace hardware challenges.
• You will gain hands-on experience troubleshooting and analyzing complex electrical circuits and components.
• You will learn best practices for schematic design, design analysis, and test requirements development.
• You will learn how cross-functional teams (quality, operations, supply chain, test engineering, program engineering) collaborate to resolve product-level issues.
• You will gain understanding of production environments, customer-facing support, and continuous improvement processes.
• You will gain exposure to engineering tools such as Cadence schematic capture and circuit simulation software.

Qualifications

You Must Have :

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) obtained prior to start.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 .
• Basic knowledge of electrical components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, transistors, integrated circuits).
• Understanding of circuit theory and system design principles.

*Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications

We Prefer :

• Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, or firmware concepts and troubleshooting hardware.
• Experience with schematic capture or simulation tools (such as Cadence or LTspice).
• Hands-on project experience, internships, or co-op roles related to electrical hardware engineering.
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers).

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
• And more!

Learn More and Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, a 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.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems, or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers.

We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definition 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.

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.

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.

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of al