Principal Electrical Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop and sustain manufacturing test equipment in Cedar Rapids. The role involves troubleshooting, software development, and coordinating test solutions. Candidates should have a degree in STEM and strong software skills, particularly in Python and C#. Competitive benefits and a salary range of $101,000 to $203,000 are offered.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions

Flexible work schedules

Relocation assistance

Wellness rewards program

Qualifications

• Typically requires 8 years of relevant experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Proven experience with Python and C# is required.
• Experience in reviewing product designs and creating test solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain manufacturing and service test equipment.
• Coordinate test equipment design reviews and documentation.
• Work unsupervised and multitask with support staff.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Software development

Debugging

Reverse engineering

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Advanced Degree in a related field

Tools

LabView

Visual Basic

JAVA

.NET

Python

C#

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Mission Processing Test Engineering is seeking to fill an Electrical Engineer. The primary responsibility for this position is to develop and sustain manufacturing and service test equipment in Test Solutions Department. The engineer who fills this position must have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for both hardware and software. This position will heavily utilize software development and debug skills on multi-rack test stations. These test stations include but are not limited by the following COTs equipment: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMM's, logic analyzers, fiber optic measuring devices, optical measuring devices, power supplies and electronic loads. This position also requires development and support of ESS and vibration test equipment and software suites.

What You Will DO:

• You will be reverse engineering existing equipment (i.e. documenting something that is already built)

• You will work unsupervised, multitask and delegate work to support technicians, engineering support staff and peers.

• You will be utilizing Software skills in LabView, Visual Basic, JAVA and .net

• You will be working in small teams through hardware builds (parts ordering, build coordination, etc.)

• You will coordinate test equipment design reviews and ensuring the generation of appropriate design documentation

• You will design and implement activities required to deploy the project test solutions to world-wide destinations

• You will review product designs and create test solutions that maximize test coverage in the manufacturing and service environments

• You will prepare and present project / technical information to peers, internal management and customers

• You will coordinate several projects and complex engineering activities while balancing priorities and schedules

• This position will be located in Cedar Rapids, but the candidate may be required to travel on occasion

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

• Proven experience with software skills in Python and C# are required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in reviewing product designs and create test solutions that maximize test coverage in the manufacturing and service environments

• Experience with utilizing Software skills in LabView, Visual Basic, JAVA and .net

• Experience with test stations including but are not limited by the following COTs equipment: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMM's, logic analyzers, fiber optic measuring devices, optical measuring devices, power supplies and electronic loads. This position also requires development and support of ESS and vibration test equipment and software suites.

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

• Eligible for relocation.

• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mission Systems:

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even 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 customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

At 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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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