Senior EMC​/EMI Project Engineer; Onsite

Job Title

EMC/EMI Project Engineer – Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE), Collins Aerospace

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The EEE organization seeks a project engineer to lead EMI testing in a world‑class facility, managing test readiness, documentation, and coordination across technical teams.

• Support EMI projects through design considerations, requirement alignment, and participation in technical reviews.
• Prepare for and coordinate EMI testing, including schedules, test readiness activities, and required documentation.
• Work with 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.
• 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.

• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Security Clearance (Secret).
• STEM degree with minimum 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams, aligning requirements, cost, and schedule with program goals.
• Experience in circuit board and RF design, including schematic capture and PCB layout collaboration.
• Knowledge of military aerospace testing standards (DO‑160, MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑704).
• Working knowledge of electromagnetic or circuit simulation tools.
• Experience supporting RF hardware development activities at sub‑system and system level.
• Willingness to pursue iNARTE certification.
• Demonstrated ability to write and present technical material clearly and effectively.

Estimated salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching 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 including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit employee assistance plan.
• 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.
• Relocation may be eligible.

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.