Senior Electrical Engineer - Test Engineering (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer and

Tuition reimbursement program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Test Engineering P3 Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and validate hardware test solutions for aerospace products. You will analyze requirements, troubleshoot hardware designs, and document hardware configurations across multi-rack test stations.

You will work onsite with RF/digital equipment, review drawings, and ensure accurate test results while collaborating with manufacturing and service centers. Relocation may be considered.

Qualifications

• STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years.
• Design experience with circuit cards.
• Onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements for hardware design and develop test solutions to meet those requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware designs.
• Review existing hardware drawings and create new hardware documents.
• Integrate a full test solution and verify results are accurate, repeatable, and reliable.
• Manage configuration for hardware and all related documentation.

Skills

Circuit card design

Hardware debugging

Requirements analysis

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor's or equivalent)

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

DMMs / Power supplies

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.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.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

Test Engineering will offer you the opportunity to work with an array of innovative test equipment solutions for Collins Aerospace products and programs. Your work will serve internal customers, including our manufacturing and service centers, as well as external customers – domestic and international.

As a Test Engineering P3 Electrical Engineer, you will heavily utilize hardware development and debug skills on multi-rack automated test stations.Typical test stations include components such as switch systems, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMM's, power supplies and other RF or digital related equipment.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze requirements for hardware design and develop test solutions to meet those requirements
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware designs
• Review existing hardware drawings and create new hardware documents
• Integrate a full test solution and verify test results are accurate, repeatable and reliable
• Manage configuration for hardware and all related documentation

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Design experience with circuit cards.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in PWB design
• Knowledgeable in RF technology
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

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 employerretirement 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 lifeand 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!

May be eligible for relocation

Onsite:Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. Thisincludes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to thedevelopment of our products

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds weform – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again andagain.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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