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Pratt & Whitney3 weeks ago

Principal Electrical Engineer – Hardware (Onsite)

$107,500–$204,500 year

On-site · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States or Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Bachelors Degree
Company size
Large
Industry
AEROSPACE

Job Summary

Principal Hardware Electrical Engineer role focused on high-speed digital design for CCAs and PCBs in DoD/RTX Collins Aerospace hardware programs. Responsibilities include designing high-speed digital circuit card assemblies, mentoring hardware engineers, optimizing signal and power integrity, driving design-for-manufacturing/test principles, and supporting hardware verification, integration, and factory transition. Requires end-to-end circuit card development experience, proficiency with PCB tools (Xpedition, Allegro, Altium), SI/PI analysis tools, and a STEM degree with significant relevant experience; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance are required. Onsite roles at Cedar Rapids, IA and Fort Wayne, IN with competitive salary and relocation eligibility. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration across Systems, Software, and Mechanical Engineering teams, and includes responsibilities for program pursuit, design validation, and liaison with customers.

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship or immigration status allowing security clearance
  • ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
  • bachelor's degree in STEM or related field (preferred advanced degree)
  • 8+ years of relevant experience or 5+ years with advanced degree
  • experience in high-speed digital design for multilayer PCBs (12+ layers)
  • proficiency with PCB design tools (Xpedition, Cadence Allegro, Altium)
  • SI/PI analysis tools (HyperLynx, ADS, SPICE)
  • experience with DFM/DFT, design for manufacturability and testability
  • strong communication and leadership capabilities
  • prior experience in hardware development lifecycle from concept to production
  • U.S.-based role with onsite requirement
  • security clearance alignment with DoD programs
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