Senior, EMC​/EMI Test Engineer; Onsite

Position: EMI Test Engineer – Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE)

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (USA)

Employment Type: Onsite – U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or eligible immigration status required.

• Maintain daily EMI laboratory organization, equipment readiness, and consumable inventory.
• Support calibration, facility setup, and coordination of test chambers and equipment.
• Act as the subject‑matter expert (SME) for EMI test equipment, troubleshooting, and best‑practice methodology.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to test hardware, configurations, instrumentation, and software.
• Manage lab equipment needs, post‑calibration tasks, and coordinate with inter‑organizational services.
• Research, design, and implement new test capabilities while upgrading existing ones.
• Create and maintain equipment configuration files and test profiles.
• Update EMI procedures, datasheets, and test methods to align with current industry standards.
• Train and evaluate technicians; maintain competency and audit‑ready records.
• Prepare and coordinate EMI hardware evaluation testing as needed.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance (Secret). This is a mandatory requirement.
• Academic background:
  Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting experience with engineering lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power meters.

• Experience with circuit board and radio frequency (RF) design, including schematic capture and PCB layout collaboration.
• Proficiency applying military aerospace test standards (DO‑160, MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑704).
• Knowledge of electromagnetic or circuit simulation tools.
• Experience supporting RF hardware development at subsystem and system levels.
• Willingness to pursue International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and presentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks and meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Three weeks of paid vacation for new hires.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and optional pet, home, and auto insurance.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family planning benefits.
• Employee assistance program and wellness incentives.
• Doctor on Demand virtual visits and Bright Horizons childcare services.

Compensation: $86,800 – $165,200 USD (based on experience, location, education, and skills).

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. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with federal laws.