Senior Test Engineer - Mission Systems Test Solutions; Onsite

Location:

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

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Position Role Type:
Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required.

Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance:
Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, we are looking for a highly motivated Test Engineer to join the Test Innovation Engineering team in the Mission Systems Multi-Domain Assured Navigation and Timing Applications (MANTA) Systems/Hardware department. The role focuses on Special Test Equipment (STE) design, development, and integration for ground applications.

Collaborate with internal customers, production facilities, contract manufacturers, and leadership, as well as internal systems, software, and hardware engineering development teams to develop STE products. Work in a dynamic, results-oriented team with engineers sharing a passion for cutting‑edge solutions.

• Review product designs and create test solutions that maximize coverage in manufacturing and service environments.
• Capture, analyze, decompose, and translate requirements for production test solutions.
• Interface and coordinate with internal systems, hardware, and software product design teams.
• Prepare and present project and technical information to peers, internal management, and customers.
• Reverse engineer existing equipment, documenting already built systems.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and technical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• High level of motivation and self‑direction.

• Experience with system integration and test.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to self‑start and recognize task needs.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and Lifetime Income Strategy.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including 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 support.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.
• Eligible for relocation assistance.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.