Engineer I, Software Engineer - Test Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is hiring an Engineer I, Software Engineer - Test Engineering for its Mission Systems team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This onsite role focuses on developing test solutions for manufacturing and service environments, designing and building prototypes with mechanical and electrical components, and integrating test equipment and laboratory setups. The engineer will use software such as Python, C#, LabView, and Visual Basic, and will coordinate equipment design reviews and produce engineering documentation. The position is intended for a STEM graduate with less than two years of relevant experience. Candidates must have circuit design experience and proven Python and C# skills. The role requires U.S. citizenship and an active, existing DoD Secret security clearance after the first day; the candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance. RTX offers professional development through employee scholar programs and continuing education, as well as a team-driven environment and opportunities to learn its CORE Operating Systems. The listed salary range is $57,200–$108,800. The job posting describes benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; vacation and paid time off; retirement contributions and 401(k) matching; tuition reimbursement; and various family, wellness, insurance, and employee assistance programs. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and other conditions.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and less than two years of prior relevant experience.
Experience with circuit design.
Proven software skills in Python and C# are required.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is required.
An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one.

Nice To Haves

Experience testing units and systems in a laboratory environment.
Experience with product development design and production phases.
Experience researching specifications for commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components and performing component or unit selection trade studies.

Responsibilities

Coordinate test equipment design reviews and ensure appropriate design documentation is generated.
Review product designs and create test solutions that maximize test coverage in manufacturing and service environments.
Design and build prototypes using mechanical and electrical components.
Use software skills in Python, C#, LabView, Visual Basic, and potentially other languages or tools.
Integrate equipment and laboratory setups for testing.
Create and release engineering documentation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health fertility and family planning benefits.
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.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid time off and holidays.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and applicable conditions.