Senior Electrical Test Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Wellness rewards

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Test Engineering in Cedar Rapids, IA, to develop, deploy, and maintain advanced test solutions for Collins production facilities, service centers, and external customers.

You will lead troubleshooting, develop software with C#/.NET, NI TestStand and NI LabVIEW, design hardware drawings, document systems, and mentor junior engineers; a STEM degree and several years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 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 STEM and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting, deployment, and maintenance of automated test solutions.
• Develop, update, and maintain software using programming languages such as C#/.NET, NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW.
• 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.

Skills

C#/.NET

Electrical troubleshooting

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

STEM degree

Tools

NI TestStand

NI LabVIEW

TurboAtlas

Job description

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

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.

Qualifications 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: Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

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 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.