Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineering Manager to lead the Hardware Technologies team at their Global Engineering & Technology Center in Puerto Rico. The role involves providing technical leadership and managerial oversight for a multidisciplinary workforce developing next-generation resilient connectivity solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead a diverse team of Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and test engineers performing design, analysis, integration, verification, and sustainment activities
- Oversee development of PCB hardware including schematic capture, layout oversight, component selection, signal and power integrity, and design reviews
- Provide technical direction for RF, analog, and digital circuit design activities, hardware bring‑up, troubleshooting, and optimization
- Oversee development of mechanical components, enclosures, packaging, thermal solutions, and hardware‑mechanical integration activities
- Manage development of test equipment, automated test solutions, and validation strategies supporting verification and manufacturing
- Drive predictable program performance, resource planning, cost forecasting, and schedule adherence• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners including Software Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing within the RCP organization
- Ensure alignment with Collins standard work, engineering processes, design practices, and compliance requirements
- Recruit, develop, and mentor engineering talent; conduct performance evaluations and support career development for electrical and mechanical engineers
- Support engineering bids, proposals, BOEs, and technical planning
- Provide clear communication and status reporting to program and engineering leadership
- Travel up to 25% based on business needs
Skills
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
- Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written)
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by program needs
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electronics Engineering
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams that include electrical, mechanical, and test engineers through full development lifecycles
- 3 + years of experience as a Senior Supervisor or Technical Lead in hardware, electrical, or mechanical engineering
- Proven experience in PCB hardware development and at least one of the following: RF design, analog design, digital design, power electronics, or embedded hardware
- Experience developing or supporting test equipment and hardware validation systems
- Ability to forecast staffing and budgets, manage risks, and deliver program commitments
- Experience working within structured engineering processes (Agile, phase‑gate, or hybrid)
- Proficiency with PCB design and analysis tools (Altium, Cadence, Mentor, etc.)
- Experience with mechanical design tools, hardware packaging, thermal analysis, or enclosure design
- Understanding of requirements flowdown and hardware‑software‑mechanical integration
- Demonstrated ability to build, motivate, and retain high‑performing multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Background in aerospace, defense, or high‑reliability electronics development
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
- And more!
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