Senior, EMC/EMI Test Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an EMI Test Engineer to support pre-qualification and qualification testing in a world-class EMI/EMC facility in Cedar Rapids. You will work hands-on on MIL-STD-461 and DO-160 testing, overseeing equipment, documentation, and software support, while guiding technicians and engineering partners.

The role requires working with lab equipment, test configurations, and continuous improvement of procedures, with DoD security clearance and a DoD Secret clearance focus.

Qualifications

• Requires DoD security clearance eligibility.
• STEM degree with 3–5+ years of relevant experience (or advanced degree with 3+ years).
• Hands-on troubleshooting with engineering lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters).

Responsibilities

• Maintain EMI lab organization and equipment readiness.
• Coordinate test chamber setups and cross-lab activities.
• Serve as SME for EMI test equipment and methodologies.
• Troubleshoot test hardware, configurations, and instrumentation.
• Manage lab equipment needs and post-calibration tasks.
• Design new test capabilities and update procedures.

Skills

EMI testing

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

Documentation

Lab coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Power meters

Schematic capture tools

Job description

Location

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

Date Posted

2026-07-13

Country

United States of America

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

The Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE) organization at Collins Aerospace is seeking an EMI Test Engineer to support day‑to‑day pre‑qualification and qualification testing of products and subsystems of moderate to high complexity. The engineer will work hands‑on in a world‑class EMI/EMC test facility, supporting compliance testing to industry standards including MIL‑STD‑461 and DO‑160. This role includes test execution, test equipment stewardship, documentation and software support, and providing technical guidance to test technicians and engineering partners.

What You Will Do

• Maintain daily EMI lab organization, equipment readiness, and consumable levels.
• Support test chamber and equipment calibrations, facility setup, and cross‑lab technical coordination.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert (SME) for EMI test equipment, troubleshooting, test setups, and best‑practice methodology.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to test hardware, test configurations, instrumentation, and test software.
• Manage test lab’s equipment needs, post‑calibration tasks, and coordination across inter‑organizational services.
• Research and design new test capabilities while maintaining and upgrading existing capabilities.
• Create and maintain equipment configuration files and test profiles.
• Update EMI procedures, datasheets, and test methods to align with current industry standards.
• Train and evaluate technicians; maintain required competency and audit‑ready records.
• Prepare and coordinate EMI hardware evaluation testing.

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
• Demonstrated ability to perform hands‑on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, etc.).

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.

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: 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!

Additional Information

May be eligible for relocation.

Application Process Note

Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Other Legal Statements

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.