Overview
The Mission Systems Environmental Effects Engineering team at Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior EMC / EMI Electrical Engineer (Onsite) to join our staff. This position will be responsible to support the dynamic day to day pre-qualification and qualification testing for products and sub-systems of moderate to high complexity. This role is part of a larger team that performs TEMPEST, Nuclear, EMC / EMI and Power Input qualification testing of Collins Aerospace products and programs to various military and commercial industry standards. The Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE) lab is a world-class, full-service, 18,000 sqft (and growing) Environmental Qualification Test Lab located in Cedar Rapids, IA capable of creating nearly any environment required in the avionics industry. EEE services not only include a full suite of Climatics, Dynamic, EMI, EMC, Lightning, and TEMPEST test capabilities; their industry experts also offer design support, analysis, test failure troubleshooting, root cause analyses, and much more.
In this role, you will be a key contributor working with a team of experienced EMC / EMI engineers to perform EMC / EMI and Power Input qualification testing of Collins Aerospace products and programs for various military and commercial industry standards; particularly MIL-STD-461 and DO-160. You will advise design engineers on EMC aspects affecting their program. You will lead all pre-testing activities for assigned projects including the preparation of test plans and procedures. During test events, you will ensure correct set-up and equipment usage for the various tests and ensure correct and appropriate data is collected. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to produce and release a complete test report. Beyond technical duties, you will utilize strong communication skills to support production services, communicate technical results, present findings to customers and mid-level managers, and coordinate with departments such as Business Development, Finance, and Operations. This position requires you to independently handle multiple projects and tasks.
Location & Details
Location : HIA32 : Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Date Posted : 2025-08-25
Country : United States of America
Position Role Type : Onsite
Security Clearance : DoD Clearance : Secret
Citizen Status : 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.
What You Will Do
- Serve assigned projects as a focal point for all EMI test activities including :
Contribute to engineering program pursuits and bid estimates
Requirements capture activities (Review, parse, and translate EMI and power input requirements)Documentation support for each assigned project includingPreparation and review of test plans, procedures, and reports
Generate repeatable test procedures and physical test setups with test equipment and appropriate data recording using a variety of military and commercial industry standardsCoordination and scheduling of in-house test activities and assisting outsourcing of testing as necessaryValidation of all laboratory test setups and methods to ensure compliance with test procedures and applicable standardsInterface with project engineers, as necessary, to support program qualification activitiesGenerate Qualification by Similarity (QBS) analysesAssist project engineers with gathering, setting up, and collecting data for ad-hoc EMI evaluations outside of the test labProvide general laboratory supportDeploy, implement, and troubleshoot test and support equipment and software
Generate and verify requirement documentation for laboratory developed softwareConduct root-cause-analysis and technical investigations for software / hardware designsTrain and assist test technicians to navigate and use laboratory developed tools; test procedures, test methods, and data recording instructions; and troubleshoot EMI and power input test setupsIdentify improvement areas; research and submit equipment requests for future test equipment needsCollaborate with Calibration servicesOn-site calibration services to ensure test equipment is calibrated in a timely fashion with tabular data
Communicate with external calibration houses regarding required calibration methodology, and submit repair requestsCollaborate with Procurement / Acquisition servicesIdentify upcoming projects with testing requirements that exceed current test equipment capabilities; work with procurement to rent test equipment, and deploy rental test equipment within contracted rental time
Identify and submit purchase requests for consumable laboratory items such as RF connectors, RF cables, power connectors, and various current carrying cables sized appropriatelyMaintain and share a capital plan with engineers and identify compromises with shared resources for test equipmentQualifications You Must Have
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 experienceCircuit board design experience including experience with schematic capture tools and supervision and guidance to PCB layout board designersWorking knowledge of EM / circuit simulation toolsQualifications We Prefer
Be capable of hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc…)Experience with military aerospace testing standards is desired (DO-160; MIL-STD-461; MIL-STD-704)Experience in RF hardware development life cycle including requirements capture and verification, design and development, sub-level and system level integration and testingBe willing to pursue / obtain International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) certificationPossess excellent communication skills, including the ability to write technical material and present to customers and mid-level managersBe self-directed, able to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversightActive DoD Secret Clearance preferredWhat We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insuranceVacation benefitsGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursementStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, noteincorrect formatting preserved, removed
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefitsOvia Health, fertility, and family planningAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!Equal Opportunity
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