Date Posted:2025-10-17Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance: DoD Clearance: SecretCollins 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.We have an exciting opportunity for a position of Principal Electrical Test Engineer located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. If you enjoy being in the middle of everything and love working with teams, this is the job for you! We are a team of innovators, creators and strategists drawing inspiration from each other every day. We collaborate, iterate, and execute the companys mision and personal career growth.   This position is part of the Whole Life Engineering project team focused on the development, integration, validation, and maintenance of test hardware/software for advanced military communications and displays. The selected candidate will develop software applications, libraries, and instrument drivers; as well as developing hardware solutions that include both high-end Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) test equipment and in-house test fixtures.  The selected candidate will contribute to one or more multidiscipline engineering teams, including representation from our global design, operations, service, and program management offices. Typical work involves the development of both engineering and production test equipment and systems. As such, the candidate will contribute to the completion of all stages of test product development for Collins Aerospace test products. They will be expected to act, either as a part of their team or independently, to ideate, develop and release high-quality test solutions to our production floors across the world.  This position is 100% on site in Cedar Rapids, IA.  What YOU Will Do: <ul><li>Lead Test Engineer for developing and maintaining ATE (Automated Test Equipment) test software and hardware for a factory/production environment</li><li>Independently work with Design Engineering and other SMEs to define and develop test architectures, test software, test methods &amp; requirements</li><li>Champion high quality solutions that meet cost and schedule targets</li><li>Troubleshoot software and hardware as part of an integrated Test Engineering team</li><li>Communicate effectively with global engineering, operations, service and program leadership</li><li>Experience with software applications using C, C++, C#, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other test software programming languages</li><li>Ability to interface ATE test software with laboratory and production tests instrumentation such as but not limited to oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, signal generators, signal analyzers, and/or direct current power supplies</li></ul>Qualifications You Must Have <ul><li>Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience</li><li>Experience with developing and maintaining ATE (Automated Test Equipment) test hardware and software for a factory/production environment</li></ul>Qualifications We Prefer<ul><li>Experience with ATE test software requirements, design, implementation, integration, validation, and verification process events</li><li>Experience with RF technologies and high-speed digital communications</li><li>Experience with lifecycle design and support methodologies including requirements generation, design to cost, factory integration and validation and post-release support</li><li>Experience with software applications using  C#, Python, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other test software programming languages</li></ul>What We Offer​<ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance  ​</li><li>Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  ​</li><li>Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  ​</li><li>Tuition reimbursement program ​</li><li>Student Loan Repayment Program  ​</li><li>Life insurance and disability coverage  ​</li><li>Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection ​</li><li>Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits ​</li><li>Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  ​</li><li>Adoption Assistance           ​</li><li>Autism Benefit  ​</li><li>Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  ​</li><li>Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program ​</li><li>Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  ​</li><li>Bright Horizons, child and elder care services ​</li><li>Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  ​</li><li>And more!  </li></ul>Learn More &amp; Apply Now!​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. ​*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. ​At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  ​ ​Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  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.The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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. 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