Engineer II, Electrical Engineer - Test Engineering (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer-m"

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a skilled engineer to coordinate test equipment design reviews and develop test solutions for manufacturing and service environments. You will build prototypes and integrate lab setups while applying Python, C#, LabVIEW, and Visual Basic expertise to validate designs.

Applicants should hold a STEM degree with at least two years of related experience and must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with circuit design and validation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate test equipment design reviews and generate design documentation.
• Review product designs and create test solutions to maximize coverage in manufacturing and service.
• Design and build prototypes with mechanical and electrical components.
• Utilize Python, C#, LabVIEW, Visual Basic for testing.
• Integrate equipment and lab setup for testing.
• Create and release engineering documentation.

Skills

Python

C#

LabVIEW

Visual Basic

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Circuit design

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

Date Posted: 2026-08-26

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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, 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.

What You Will Do

• You will coordinate test equipment design reviews and ensuring the generation of appropriate design documentation
• You will review product designs and create test solutions that maximize test coverage in the manufacturing and service environments
• Design and build prototypes with mechanical and electrical components
• You will be utilizing Software skills in Python, C#, LabView, Visual Basic, and possibly others
• Integrate equipment and lab set-up for testing
• Create and release engineering documentation

What You Will Learn

• Learn and take advantage of opportunities to excel professionally with RTX's exceptional employee scholar programs and continuing education
• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment
• Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically 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
• Experience with circuit design
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• Proven experience with software skills in Python and C# are required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with testing units and systems in a lab environment
• Experience with design and production phases of product development
• Experience researching specifications for commercial-of-the-shelf (COTS) components and performing component/unit selection trade studies

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 illnessinsurance, 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!

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

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.