Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides senior-level electrical engineering support to aerospace electronics manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Electrical Engineer partners closely with Operations, Quality, Industrial Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient production of complex electronic assemblies. This position is hands-on, factory-focused, and accountable for resolving electrical, test, and process issues impacting cost, quality, and delivery—while serving as a technical leader on 2nd shift. This role is onsite, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This position is for 2nd shift which will work Monday – Friday 3pm to 12am with overtime as business needs dictate. Training will be on 1st shift 7am -3pm .

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
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

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Experience supporting electronics manufacturing environments (e.g., circuit card assembly, test, integration).
Experience in Aerospace or Defense Manufacturing
Experience with troubleshooting skills across electrical circuits, test equipment, and manufacturing processes
Familiarity with IPC standards, ESD controls, and high-reliability electronics
Experience supporting test stations, ATE, or functional test environments
Experience supporting off-shift or extended-hour manufacturing operations

Responsibilities

Provide on-floor electrical engineering support for electronics manufacturing operations, including circuit card assembly, box build, and system integration
Lead investigation, root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for electrical, test, and yield issues impacting production
Serve as the primary technical escalation point for 2nd shift manufacturing issues, ensuring rapid containment and resolution
Develop, maintain, and improve electrical manufacturing processes, test methods, and work instructions to meet design intent and workmanship standards
Support production readiness for new product introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and configuration changes
Collaborate with Design Engineering to resolve producibility, testability, and obsolescence issues
Partner with Quality Engineering to support audits, customer escapes, nonconformances, and corrective action plans
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel
Support capital equipment selection, validation, and implementation related to electrical test and manufacturing processes
Ensure compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100, IPC)

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