Date Posted:
2024-12-09
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type:
OnsiteAre you interested in working for a company where everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression?We have an exciting opportunity for a position of Senior Hardware 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 diverse team of innovators, creators and strategists drawing inspiration from each other every day. We collaborate, iterate, and execute with an eye toward inclusivity, the company mission 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:
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- Develop and maintain ATE (Automated Test Equipment) test software for a factory/production environment which exercises and analyzes hardware deliverable products.
- Develop and maintain ATE (Automated Test Equipment) test fixtures through circuit design, cable design, connector strategies, and top-level fixture design. Work closely with a PCB and mechanical designers, reviewing designs and participating in design reviews.
- Support cradle to grave efforts including requirements, design, integration, validation, verification, and maintenance of test hardware and software.
- Design high quality solutions that meet cost and schedule targets.
- High focus on DFM/DFS standards (Design for Manufacturability / Design for Serviceability).
- Troubleshoot software and hardware as part of an integration team.
- Communicate effectively with global engineering, operations, service and program leadership.
- Experience with software applications using C, C++, C#, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other test software programming languages.
- 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.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience oran Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
- Experience with developing and maintaining ATE (Automated Test Equipment) test hardware and software for a factory/production environment.
- Experience with ATE test software requirements, design, implementation, integration, validation, and verification process events.
- Experience with RF technologies and/or high-speed digital communications.
- Experience with lifecycle design and support methodologies including requirements generation, design to cost, factory integration and validation and post-release support.
- Experience with software applications using C, C++, C#, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other test software programming languages.
- 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 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
- Eligible for relocation
- And more!
- Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
- Have prior experience in functional area of interest
- Have interest in returning in either a full time or part time position
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.#TopOppsThe salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.Privacy Policy and Terms:
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