Senior EMC/EMI Project Engineer (Onsite)

RTXCedar Rapids, IA
$86,800 - $165,200Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE) organization at Collins Aerospace is seeking an EMC/EMI Project Engineer who will thrive at the intersection of engineering rigor and project execution - managing test readiness, documentation, and coordination across technical teams. This position requires independently managing multiple projects and technical tasks while working in a world‑class EMI test facility. You will support day‑to‑day pre‑qualification and qualification testing of products and subsystems of moderate to high complexity, ensuring compliance to standards such as MIL‑STD‑461 and DO‑160. You will be the driving force behind organized, reliable, and technically sound EMI testing. In this role, you will collaborate with the test lab, project engineering, and external customer teams to coordinate EMI qualification activities and uphold engineering rigor. Your responsibilities will range from early design support through documenting and reporting test execution, ensuring test plans, procedures, execution, and reports come together seamlessly in a fast‑paced environment.

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain a US DoD Security Clearance (Selected Candidate will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements)
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Nice To Haves

  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate with cross‑functional teams to align requirements, cost, and schedule with internal program goals and external contractual commitments.
  • Experience in Circuit board and Radio Frequency (RF) design, including use of schematic capture tools and collaboration with PCB layout board designers.
  • Experience applying military aerospace testing standards (DO-160; MIL-STD-461; MIL-STD-704).
  • Working knowledge of electromagnetic (EM) or circuit simulation tools.
  • Experience supporting RF hardware development activities, including requirements capture and verification, design and development, integration, and testing at the sub-system and system level.
  • Willingness to pursue/obtain International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) certification.
  • Demonstrated ability to write and present technical material clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Support EMI projects through design considerations, requirements alignment, and participation in technical reviews.
  • Prepare for and coordinate EMI testing, including schedules, test readiness activities, and required documentation.
  • Work with the various facets of the test lab to ensure equipment, technicians, and resources are available and aligned with project needs.
  • Develop and update EMI test plans, procedures, and reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency and repeatability.
  • Coordinate and maintain test documentation such as datasheets, data files, photo logs, and configuration files.
  • Review test data for accuracy and assist test engineers with troubleshooting efforts.
  • Participate in peer reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of documentation and processes.
  • Ensure technicians follow appropriate procedures and maintain accurate documentation throughout testing.
  • Provide internal and external customer communication and support throughout the testing lifecycle.

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 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
  • May be eligible for relocation
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