Date Posted:
2026-09-08Country:
United KingdomLocation:
Plymouth, PlymouthPosition Role Type:
HybridJoining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. With extensive capabilities, a comprehensive portfolio and broad expertise, we solve some of our customers’ toughest challenges and help meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
We are currently seeking a Senior Electronics Systems Engineer to join our team in Plymouth or Bristol, UK (Hybrid).
Collins Aerospace was selected as a UK supplier with a demonstrated capability to develop and manufacture navigation-grade Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) for use in future complex weapons systems as part of the UK’s Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF).
Our IMUs combine proprietary MEMS sensors, ASICs, FPGAs, embedded software and unique architectures, housed within bespoke mechanical fixtures designed to withstand extreme environmental conditions.
This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled electronics team working on the design and development of high-performance, world-class IMUs and MEMS sensor technologies.
What You Will Do
As a Senior Electronics Systems Engineer, you will apply your expertise in mixed-signal electronic design and system-level integration to support the development of complex, high-performance products.
You will:
What You Must Have
Skills & Experience We Value
We would also be interested in experience in one or more of the following areas:
What We Offer
Do you want to be a part of something bigger, with a team whose impact stretches across the world, and beyond?
At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow.
Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
Note: The successful candidate must hold an active or be willing and eligible to obtain SC level security clearance. Project access restrictions may also apply to some nationalities.
Hybrid: Employees 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.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
Who We Are
At RTX, we're a diverse team of explorers united in our goal to push the boundaries of known science – and solve the world's most complex problems. We design. We engineer. We code. We research. We patent. We test. We learn. We iterate. We manufacture. We produce. We are advancing aviation, building smarter defense systems and creating innovations to take us deeper into space. Progress is not inevitable. It is initiated – by tirelessly asking the hard questions and finding answers. Progress defines the future and defines us – because the progress we make matters.
Diversity
RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
To build a diverse and harmonious team, we are guided by key pillars of action that we are committed to achieving. These include:
Workforce Diversity: We are connected to communities around the world. Being a good neighbor means investing our resources to help everyone thrive. Additionally, we have found that providing employees with opportunities to volunteer helps promote leadership development and reduces attrition.
Community Engagement: We are connected to communities around the world. Being a good neighbor means investing our resources to help everyone thrive. Additionally, we have found that providing employees with opportunities to volunteer helps promote leadership development and reduces attrition.
Supplier Diversity: We support local economic growth by creating high value jobs through our operations and helping our suppliers do the same. This includes small and diverse businesses, which are often the economic growth engine of communities.
Public Policy: We advocate for issues that matter to our company and stakeholders, and we use our company's size and scale to advance equity in education, encourage social justice reform and elevate economic policies that support equality.
Commitment to Military
At RTX, we know and value the strategic and tactical talents that only veterans and military spouses can offer. We are dedicated to hiring US Military Veterans and their spouses – whether you’re a veteran, a reserve member, military spouse or transitioning from active duty to a civilian career. Our military veterans work across all disciplines. They lead our business, engineer our products and manage our supply chain.
As part of a tight-knit team that values your determination and resourcefulness, you'll do work that has an enormous impact on customers across the globe. We offer an array of programs to help you transition to your civilian career, connect with colleagues and give back to your community. The skills you developed during your military career have served you well – and they're just as valuable now. If you're ready to help us create trusted, innovative solutions for a safer, more connected world, join our talent community and an RTX representative will contact you if they have a matching job opportunity. This is the moment your next mission begins. To assist you in joining our team, we have developed a hiring guide specifically for veterans and military spouses.
Our benefits are uniquely designed to support veterans and military spouses. They encompass health and wellness plans, retirement savings, income and asset protection, work-life balance with flexible arrangements and paid time off (PTO), relocation assistance, and tuition support.
Internships and Leadership Development Programs
Our internship and co-op programs provide an experiential learning opportunity as you work on complex challenges and projects. Bonus: Many positions offer the potential opportunity to convert to full-time employment upon graduation.
Our Leadership Development Program (LDP) provides an exceptional foundation for you to forge valuable relationships and gain multiple pathways to leadership. As a future leader, you'll play a vital role in helping RTX redefine aerospace and defense. Participants can apply to one of multiple functional disciplines listed below: