Senior EMC/EMI Project Engineer (Onsite)

globalhr; 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

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE) Lab in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks an EMC/EMI Project Engineer to lead pre‑qualification and qualification testing for complex subsystems. You will coordinate with the test lab, engineering teams, and customers to ensure MIL-STD-461/DO‑160 compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Role requires managing multiple EMI projects, documenting test results, and ensuring accurate data reporting. U.S.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a US DoD Security Clearance (selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation).
• Typically requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Support EMI projects through design considerations and requirements alignment.
• Prepare for and coordinate EMI testing, including schedules and documentation.
• Collaborate with test lab staff to ensure equipment and resources are available.
• Develop and update EMI test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Coordinate and maintain test documentation such as datasheets and data files.
• Review test data for accuracy and assist with troubleshooting.
• Participate in peer reviews and improve testing documentation and processes.
• Ensure procedures are followed and test documentation is maintained.

Skills

EMC/EMI testing

Cross‑functional coordination

Test planning

Technical documentation

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Schematic capture tools

PCB design coordination

EMI test equipment

RF design familiarity

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

The Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE) organization at Collins Aerospace is seeking an EMC/EMI Project Engineer who will thrive at the intersection of engineering rigor and project execution - managing test readiness, documentation, and coordination across technical teams.

This position requires independently managing multiple projects and technical tasks while working in a world‑class EMI test facility. You will support day‑to‑day pre‑qualification and qualification testing of products and subsystems of moderate to high complexity, ensuring compliance to standards such as MIL‑STD‑461 and DO‑160.

You will be the driving force behind organized, reliable, and technically sound EMI testing. In this role, you will collaborate with the test lab, project engineering, and external customer teams to coordinate EMI qualification activities and uphold engineering rigor. Your responsibilities will range from early design support through documenting and reporting test execution, ensuring test plans, procedures, execution, and reports come together seamlessly in a fast‑paced environment.

What You Will Do:

In this EMC/EMI Project Engineer role, you will support the following types of activities:

• Support EMI projects through design considerations, requirements alignment, and participation in technical reviews.


• Prepare for and coordinate EMI testing, including schedules, test readiness activities, and required documentation.


• Work with the various facets of the test lab to ensure equipment, technicians, and resources are available and aligned with project needs.


• Develop and update EMI test plans, procedures, and reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency and repeatability.


• Coordinate and maintain test documentation such as datasheets, data files, photo logs, and configuration files.


• Review test data for accuracy and assist test engineers with troubleshooting efforts.


• Participate in peer reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of documentation and processes.


• Ensure technicians follow appropriate procedures and maintain accurate documentation throughout testing.


• Provide internal and external customer communication and support throughout the testing lifecycle.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Ability to obtain a US DoD Security Clearance (Selected Candidate will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements)


• 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:

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with cross‑functional teams to align requirements, cost, and schedule with internal program goals and external contractual commitments.


• Experience in Circuit board and Radio Frequency (RF) design, including use of schematic capture tools and collaboration with PCB layout board designers.


• Experience applying military aerospace testing standards (DO-160; MIL-STD-461; MIL-STD-704).


• Working knowledge of electromagnetic (EM) or circuit simulation tools.


• Experience supporting RF hardware development activities, including requirements capture and verification, design and development, integration, and testing at the sub-system and system level.


• Willingness to pursue/obtain International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) certification.


• Demonstrated ability to write and present technical material clearly and effectively.

This position is part of a larger team that creates a variety of Environmental Effects for TEMPEST, Nuclear, Electromagnetic Compatibility/Interference (EMC/EMI) and Power Quality qualification testing of Company products and programs to various military and commercial industry standards.

The EEE Lab is a world-class, full-service, 18,000 sqft (and growing) Environmental Qualification Test Lab located in Cedar Rapids, IA capable of creating nearly any sub-system environment required in the avionics industry. While EEE reports up through Central Engineering Solutions, they support testing for all Collins Aerospace and Raytheon Technologies as needed. EEE services not only includes a full suite of Climatics, Dynamic, EMI/EMC, Lightning, and TEMPEST test capabilities; our industry experts also offer design support, analysis, test failure troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and much more.

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 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.

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