Senior ATE Test Engineer - Aerospace & Defense Onsite

RTX; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RTX is seeking engineers to develop and maintain Automated Test Equipment (ATE) software and fixtures for Collins Aerospace manufacturing environments in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will work with PCB and mechanical designers, participate in design reviews, and support cradle-to-grave test hardware/software projects.

The role requires a STEM degree with 3–5+ years of related experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years, and the ability to obtain a US DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required.
• Relevant experience in ATE test hardware/software development for factory/production environments.
• Ability to obtain a US DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ATE test software for a factory/production environment.
• Develop and maintain ATE fixtures through circuit design and fixture design; work with PCB/mechanical designers.
• Support cradle-to-grave efforts including requirements, design, integration, validation, verification, and maintenance of test hardware and software.
• Design high quality solutions that meet cost and schedule targets.
• Maintain DFM/DFS considerations (Design for Manufacturability / Serviceability).
• Troubleshoot software and hardware as part of an integration team.
• Communicate with global engineering, operations, service and program leadership.
• Interface ATE test software with lab/test instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and DMMs.
• Collaborate in design reviews and cross-functional discussions to ensure robust test solutions.

Skills

C

C++

C#

LabVIEW

TestStand

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

LabVIEW

NI TestStand

Job description

RTX is seeking engineers to develop and maintain Automated Test Equipment (ATE) software and fixtures for Collins Aerospace manufacturing environments in Cedar Rapids, IA. You will work with PCB and mechanical designers, participate in design reviews, and support cradle-to-grave test hardware/software projects.

The role requires a STEM degree with 3–5+ years of related experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years, and the ability to obtain a US DoD security clearance.