{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2e95714591a510c7a5061994","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2e95714591a510c7a5061994","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2e95714591a510c7a5061994","title":"Communication Systems Interface Engineer","description":"Date Posted: 2026-03-17\n\nCountry: United States of America\n\nLocation: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6\n\nPosition Role Type: Hybrid\n\nU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.\n\nSecurity Clearance Type: None/Not Required\n\nSecurity Clearance Status: Not Required\n\nThe Electric Power Systems group is seeking a future technical leader to guide the development of next-generation aerospace communication interfaces and serial data bus architectures. This role extends beyond individual engineering contributions, it is intended for someone who can lead multidisciplinary teams, shape technical strategy, build development roadmaps, and drive program execution in close partnership with engineering leadership.\n\nIf you have experience estimating project scope, planning schedules, driving AGILE execution, managing budgets, coaching engineers, and developing multi-year improvement plans, this team is looking for someone exactly like you.\n\nWhat You Will Do\n\nSupport design and development of communication andinterfacesolutions for power distribution systems across hardware, software, and test areas.\n\nAssistin defining interface I/O and communications strategies and contribute to design decisions.\n\nDecompose system-level requirements into actionable hardware, software, and test requirements to ensure alignment and efficiency.\n\nPerform project estimation, defining scope, staffing needs, cost drivers, and schedule impacts for interface development tasks.\n\nParticipate in Agile planning, sprint execution, backlog refinement, and cross-team coordination.\n\nTrack progress, risks, and dependencies across engineering teams, ensuring milestones are met and communicated effectively.\n\nDevelop,monitor, and manage budgets, earned value, and resource allocation for interface development efforts.\n\nCreate andmaintainmulti-year technology roadmaps for data bus strategies, interface architectures, tool improvements, automation, and test capabilities.\n\nIdentifyopportunities to mature communication technologies, improve development efficiency, and streamline integration workflows.\n\nDrive innovation in data bus technologies (ARINC, CAN, 1553, AFDX, Ethernet), modeling tools, and verification methods.\n\nContribute to performance feedback, skill development planning, and technical career growth for the team.\n\nParticipate in design reviews and support efforts tomaintainengineering quality and continuous improvement.\n\nDevelop interface verification strategies, simulation approaches, and system-level test plans.\n\nSupport hands-on integration and testing in system labs to verify electrical behavior, data bus communication, and system interoperability.\n\nDirect root-cause investigations, troubleshooting activities, and corrective-action implementation.\n\nContribute to maintaining ICDs, I/O signal definitions, and data path documentation.\n\nEnsure traceability and configuration control across DOORS, Synergy, and Agile artifacts.\n\nPresent schedule updates, risk assessments, architectural decisions, and integration results to leadership and external stakeholders.\n\nQualifications You Must Have\n\nTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field\n\nQualification We Prefer\n\nElectrical engineering background with hands-on experience in aerospace communication standards (ARINC 664/AFDX, ARINC 429, ARINC 825/CAN, MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 629).\n\nExperience designing, analyzing, or verifying Ethernet or CAN communication hardware.\n\nStrong understanding of signal integrity, transmission line theory, and lab-based debugging tools (oscilloscope, TDR).\n\nExperience with project estimation, schedule and resource planning, Agile execution (Scrum,SAFe), and budget tracking.\n\nDemonstrated ability to create technology roadmaps, perform multi-year planning, and coordinate effectively across cross-functional teams.\n\nProficiencywith DOORS, Synergy, JIRA, and modern version control practices.\n\nExperience using Python, VBA, XML, or DXL for automation and data transformation.\n\nFamiliarity with aviation data bus design assurance standards such as CRI-F66, CRI-F30, CM E-09, and AC 20-156.\n\nWhat We Offer\nBenefits\n\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n\nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees\n\nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option\n\nTuition reimbursement program\n\nStudent Loan Repayment Program\n\nLife insurance and disability coverage\n\nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection\n\nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits\n\nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning\n\nAdoption Assistance\n\nAutism Benefit\n\nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions\n\nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program\n\nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits\n\nBright Horizons, child and elder care services\n\nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program\n\nAnd more!\n\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nWe 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!\n\n*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.\n\nHybrid\nEmployees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.\n\nAt 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.\n\nApply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.\n\nAs 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.\n\nThe salary range for this role is 68,900 USD – 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.\n\nRTX 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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nRTX 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.\n\nRTX 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.\n\nClick on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms\n\nRaytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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This role extends beyond individual engineering contributions, it is intended for someone who can lead multidisciplinary teams, shape technical strategy, build development roadmaps, and drive program execution in close partnership with engineering leadership.\n\nIf you have experience estimating project scope, planning schedules, driving AGILE execution, managing budgets, coaching engineers, and developing multi-year improvement plans, this team is looking for someone exactly like you.\n\nWhat You Will Do\n\nSupport design and development of communication andinterfacesolutions for power distribution systems across hardware, software, and test areas.\n\nAssistin defining interface I/O and communications strategies and contribute to design decisions.\n\nDecompose system-level requirements into actionable hardware, software, and test requirements to ensure alignment and efficiency.\n\nPerform project estimation, defining scope, staffing needs, cost drivers, and schedule impacts for interface development tasks.\n\nParticipate in Agile planning, sprint execution, backlog refinement, and cross-team coordination.\n\nTrack progress, risks, and dependencies across engineering teams, ensuring milestones are met and communicated effectively.\n\nDevelop,monitor, and manage budgets, earned value, and resource allocation for interface development efforts.\n\nCreate andmaintainmulti-year technology roadmaps for data bus strategies, interface architectures, tool improvements, automation, and test capabilities.\n\nIdentifyopportunities to mature communication technologies, improve development efficiency, and streamline integration workflows.\n\nDrive innovation in data bus technologies (ARINC, CAN, 1553, AFDX, Ethernet), modeling tools, and verification methods.\n\nContribute to performance feedback, skill development planning, and technical career growth for the team.\n\nParticipate in design reviews and support efforts tomaintainengineering quality and continuous improvement.\n\nDevelop interface verification strategies, simulation approaches, and system-level test plans.\n\nSupport hands-on integration and testing in system labs to verify electrical behavior, data bus communication, and system interoperability.\n\nDirect root-cause investigations, troubleshooting activities, and corrective-action implementation.\n\nContribute to maintaining ICDs, I/O signal definitions, and data path documentation.\n\nEnsure traceability and configuration control across DOORS, Synergy, and Agile artifacts.\n\nPresent schedule updates, risk assessments, architectural decisions, and integration results to leadership and external stakeholders.\n\nQualifications You Must Have\n\nTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field\n\nQualification We Prefer\n\nElectrical engineering background with hands-on experience in aerospace communication standards (ARINC 664/AFDX, ARINC 429, ARINC 825/CAN, MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 629).\n\nExperience designing, analyzing, or verifying Ethernet or CAN communication hardware.\n\nStrong understanding of signal integrity, transmission line theory, and lab-based debugging tools (oscilloscope, TDR).\n\nExperience with project estimation, schedule and resource planning, Agile execution (Scrum,SAFe), and budget tracking.\n\nDemonstrated ability to create technology roadmaps, perform multi-year planning, and coordinate effectively across cross-functional teams.\n\nProficiencywith DOORS, Synergy, JIRA, and modern version control practices.\n\nExperience using Python, VBA, XML, or DXL for automation and data transformation.\n\nFamiliarity with aviation data bus design assurance standards such as CRI-F66, CRI-F30, CM E-09, and AC 20-156.\n\nWhat We Offer\nBenefits\n\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n\nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees\n\nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option\n\nTuition reimbursement program\n\nStudent Loan Repayment Program\n\nLife insurance and disability coverage\n\nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection\n\nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits\n\nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning\n\nAdoption Assistance\n\nAutism Benefit\n\nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions\n\nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program\n\nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits\n\nBright Horizons, child and elder care services\n\nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program\n\nAnd more!\n\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nWe 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!\n\n*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.\n\nHybrid\nEmployees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.\n\nAt 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.\n\nApply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.\n\nAs 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.\n\nThe salary range for this role is 68,900 USD – 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.\n\nRTX 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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nHired 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nRTX 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.\n\nRTX 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.\n\nClick on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms\n\nRaytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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