Senior Electrical Engineer - Avionics Test Engineering; Onsite

Overview

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.

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Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

The Collins Aerospace Avionics Test Engineering organization is a global engineering team responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of manufacturing test solutions. These solutions support our $5B Avionics strategic business and external customers, including armed services and airlines, both domestic and international.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing test equipment hardware to support production acceptance testing of power supplies. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products by designing, integrating, and delivering test solutions that meet program requirements.

• Design circuit card assemblies (CCAs), test fixtures, and cables for production acceptance testing of avionics power supplies.
• Develop detailed design specifications and schematics to meet project needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware designs meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Support the ordering and assembly of test hardware.
• Support hardware/software integration and debug activities.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the development lifecycle, including bids, design reviews, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Maintain thorough documentation of designs, processes, and test procedures.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and RTX quality guidelines.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout.

• Proficiency in using Siemens Xpedition for electronic design and simulation.
• Familiarity with the Collins PTS-200 test system.
• Familiarity with designing and integrating circuit cards, test fixtures, and/or cables.
• Experience with analog and power circuit design.
• Experience in designing test equipment for avionics systems or power supplies.
• Knowledge of production acceptance testing processes and requirements.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  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
• And more!

This position may be eligible for relocation.

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Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers.

We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.…