Principal Electrical Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2026-01-22
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Join a team whose impact stretches across the world - and beyond.

You will play a critical role in protecting people and property by enabling next-generation Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems used by Air Navigation Service Providers across the U.S. and globally. As a Principal Electrical Engineer on our Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS) Hardware & Infrastructure team, you will apply classic design fundamentals, modern electronics expertise, and hands-on lab skills to deliver highly reliable, mission-critical systems. If you are motivated by complex problem solving, technical leadership, and real-world impact, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of air traffic automation.

What YOU will do:

• You will evaluate and select Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and custom hardware solutions by conducting trade studies to ensure system requirements, performance, and lifecycle needs are met.
• You will perform preliminary and detailed electrical design activities, including schematic capture and PCB/PWB design.
• You will plan and execute device-level and system-level testing in support of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), including integration and verification testing.
• You will develop detailed verification test plans, procedures, and reports to support configuration control and change management.
• You will collaborate cross-functionally with Software, Systems, Configuration Management, Supply Chain, and Field Engineering to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• You will mentor junior engineers and may lead small hardware development teams supporting ECPs and modernization efforts.

What YOU will learn:

• You will gain exposure to large-scale, safety-critical ATC systems deployed worldwide.
• You will deepen your expertise in modernizing legacy systems using COTS technologies and evolving hardware platforms.
• You will grow your technical leadership skills through mentoring and small-team leadership opportunities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8+ years of relevant experience, OR an advanced degree and 5+ years of experience, OR 12+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, supply chain, suppliers, field engineering, and customers.
• Experience producing technical documentation related to configuration control, change management, trade studies, and preliminary/detailed design.
• Hands-on experience with PCB/PWB design.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience designing systems using Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) devices.
• Working knowledge of the Linux operating system.
• Project or technical team leadership experience.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of PTO 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!

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.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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