Senior Electrical Test Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Test Engineering in Cedar Rapids to lead hardware/software test solutions for production facilities and external customers.

You will develop and maintain software using C#, .NET, NI TestStand, and NI LabVIEW, while designing electrical hardware drawings and documenting complex systems. Mentorship and cross-functional collaboration are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years designing and supporting electrical assemblies.
• 2+ years writing or modifying software source code.
• Degree in STEM and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or advanced degree with minimum 3 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting, deployment, and maintenance of hardware and software for automated test solutions.
• Develop, update, and maintain software using C#, .NET, NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW, and TurboAtlas.
• Design and update electrical hardware drawings for circuit card assemblies, cables, test adapters, and test stations.
• Create and maintain documentation for proprietary hardware and software while ensuring confidentiality.
• Apply engineering troubleshooting techniques to diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor emerging engineers by providing technical guidance and fostering skill development.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Software development

Mentoring

System integration

Education

STEM degree

Tools

C#

.NET

NI TestStand

NI LabVIEW

Turbo Atlas

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-06 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: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of 'U.S. Person' go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer in Test Engineering, you will play a critical role in the development, deployment, and maintenance of advanced test solutions for Collins production facilities, service centers, and external customers. Your work will directly impact the quality and reliability of our products, ensuring they meet the highest standards.

What You Will Do:

• Lead troubleshooting, deployment, and maintenance of hardware and software for automated test solutions.
• Develop, update, and maintain software using programming languages such as C#, .NET, NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW, and legacy tools like TurboAtlas.
• Design and update electrical hardware drawings for circuit card assemblies, cables, test adapters, and test stations.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for proprietary hardware and software, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Apply engineering troubleshooting techniques and tools to diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor emerging engineers by providing technical guidance and fostering skill development.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• 2+ years of experience designing and supporting the design of electrical assemblies.
• 2+ years of experience writing or modifying software source code.
• 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.

We Prefer:

• Experience designing and supporting the design of electrical assemblies.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify alternate solutions to overcome technical challenges and deliver high-quality engineering solutions efficiently.
• Verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.

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 illness insurance, 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.