Principal Electrical/Test Engineer - Global Tech Solutions (Onsite)

RTXCedar Rapids, IA
$107,500 - $204,500Onsite

About The Position

Global Technical Solutions is seeking to fill a Senior Electrical / Test Engineer who will be part of a high energy team focused on the development, integration, test, and maintenance of hardware/software used in Automated Test Systems for Collins Mission Systems. The role involves developing and maintaining ATE (Automated Test Equipment) test software and fixtures for a factory/production environment, supporting cradle-to-grave efforts, and designing high-quality solutions that meet cost and schedule targets. There is a high focus on DFM/DFS standards (Design for Manufacturability / Design for Serviceability). The engineer will troubleshoot software and hardware as part of an integration team and communicate effectively with global engineering, operations, service, and program leadership. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance, with U.S. citizenship being a requirement for eligibility.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Experience with developing and maintaining ATE (Automated Test Equipment) test hardware and software for a factory/production environment
  • 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
  • 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
  • Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Benefits

  • 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 Program, 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
  • May be eligible for relocation
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