Senior Test Engineer - Mission Systems Test Solutions (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Wellness rewards program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Senior Test Engineer to join the Test Innovation Engineering team for Mission Systems. The role involves Special Test Equipment (STE) design, development, and integration for ground applications.

Collaboration with internal customers and engineering teams is crucial, along with a focus on innovative solutions. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience and a degree in a relevant field. The position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review product designs and create test solutions maximizing coverage.
• Capture, analyze, decompose, and translate requirements for production test solutions.
• Interface with internal systems, hardware, and software product design teams.
• Prepare and present project and technical information to management and customers.
• Reverse engineer existing equipment and document systems.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong teamwork and organizational skills

Attention to detail and technical aptitude

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

High level of motivation and self-direction

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Job description

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

Date Posted: 2026-06-29

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.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Senior Test Engineer - Mission Systems Test Solutions (Onsite)

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, we are looking for a highly motivated Test Engineer to join the Test Innovation Engineering team in the Mission Systems Multi-Domain Assured Navigation and Timing Applications (MANTA) Systems/Hardware department. The role focuses on Special Test Equipment (STE) design, development, and integration for ground applications.

Position Overview

Collaborate with internal customers, production facilities, contract manufacturers, and leadership, as well as internal systems, software, and hardware engineering development teams to develop STE products. Work in a dynamic, results-oriented team with engineers sharing a passion for cutting‑edge solutions.

What You Will Do

• Review product designs and create test solutions that maximize coverage in manufacturing and service environments.
• Capture, analyze, decompose, and translate requirements for production test solutions.
• Interface and coordinate with internal systems, hardware, and software product design teams.
• Prepare and present project and technical information to peers, internal management, and customers.
• Reverse engineer existing equipment, documenting already built systems.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.

Skills We Prefer

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and technical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• High level of motivation and self‑direction.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with system integration and test.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to self‑start and recognize task needs.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and Lifetime Income Strategy.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including 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 support.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.
• Eligible for relocation assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.