Senior, EMC​/EMI Test Engineer; Onsite

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-106 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 106

United States of America

Onsite

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

DoD Clearance:
Secret

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

The Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE) organization at Collins Aerospace is seeking an EMI Test Engineer to support day‑to‑day pre‑qualification and qualification testing of products and subsystems of moderate to high complexity. The engineer will work hands‑on in a world‑class EMI/EMC test facility, supporting compliance testing to industry standards including MIL‑STD‑461 and DO‑160. This role includes test execution, test equipment stewardship, documentation and software support, and providing technical guidance to test technicians and engineering partners.

• Maintain daily EMI lab organization, equipment readiness, and consumable levels.
• Support test chamber and equipment calibrations, facility setup, and cross‑lab technical coordination.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert (SME) for EMI test equipment, troubleshooting, test setups, and best‑practice methodology.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to test hardware, test configurations, instrumentation, and test software.
• Manage test lab’s equipment needs, post‑calibration tasks, and coordination across inter‑organizational services.
• Research and design new test capabilities while maintaining and upgrading existing capabilities.
• 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 required competency and audit‑ready records.
• Prepare and coordinate EMI hardware evaluation testing.

• Ability to obtain a US DoD Security Clearance (Selected Candidate will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility 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
• Demonstrated ability to perform hands‑on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, etc.).

• Experience in Circuit board and Radio Frequency (RF) design, including use of schematic capture tools and collaboration with PCB layout board designers.
• Experience applying military aerospace testing standards (DO-160; MIL-STD-461; MIL-STD-704).
• Working knowledge of electromagnetic (EM) or circuit simulation tools.
• Experience supporting RF hardware development activities, including requirements capture and verification, design and development, integration, and testing at the sub‑system and system level.
• Willingness to pursue/obtain International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) certification.
• Demonstrated ability to write and present technical material clearly and effectively.
• Ability to manage tasks and meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight.

• 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: 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…