Sr. Principal RF Design Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Do you want to work with   a leader in   advanced   technologically, 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.   At Collins Aerospace, our   Multi-Domain Assured Navigation and Timing Applications   (MANTA) organization is a growing business area in need of a qualified electrical engineer to support development and factory transition of   state-of-the-art   navigation products for the Government marketplace. The ideal candidate shall have a well-rounded background; one that has   demonstrated   experience or training in multiple aspects of electrical engineering such as RF, digital, and analog design. This is an individual contributor role in which the engineer is part of a cohesive team of engineers responsible for developing key subsystems   for the PNT product lines.        Sign-on Bonus Eligible   What You Will Do:   Design and development of GPS receivers   Design of circuit card assemblies (CCAs) with RF or mixed signals   Work in a lab to   accomplish   component   characterization as well as module verification and integration   Test and handle sensitive RF Hardware   Schematic capture and RF routing   Partner with interdisciplinary teams - power, digital, mechanical, systems etc.   Qualifications You Must Have:   Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience   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   Experience with RF design and fabrication   Experience with RF test and troubleshooting   Experience with simulation of RF products   Experience with any of the following tools: Mentor DX Designer or equivalent, High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) or equivalent,   SystemVue /Genesys or equivalent, Advanced Design System (ADS) or equivalent   Qualifications We Prefer:   Mentorship or apprenticeship experience    Technical oversight responsibilities and mentoring of junior engineers   Working across domains on complex projects   Architecting and requirements definition for complex RF products   Technical experience to lead team from proposal, architecture, requirements, design, layout, I& T   and production.   Background in designing for manufacturability, producibility, and cost constraints.  Includes yield and margin analysis   Cascade analysis and/or frequency planning   Filter design and fabrication   Scripting experience ( Matlab   or Python)   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    Eligible for relo And more!     Learn More & Apply Now!   Engineering & Technology:     Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that   wouldn’t   be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs). Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh,   creative   and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that   doesn’t   shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies. Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk   takers   and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.   * Please consider the following role type definitions 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.   At Collins, the paths we pave