Senior EMC/EMI Project Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

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, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Environmental Effects Engineering (EEE) organization at Collins Aerospace is seeking an EMC/EMI Project Engineer who will thrive at the intersection of engineering rigor and project execution - managing test readiness, documentation, and coordination across technical teams.

This position requires independently managing multiple projects and technical tasks while working in a world‑class EMI test facility. You will support day‑to‑day pre‑qualification and qualification testing of products and subsystems of moderate to high complexity, ensuring compliance to standards such as MIL‑STD‑461 and DO‑160.

You will be the driving force behind organized, reliable, and technically sound EMI testing. In this role, you will collaborate with the test lab, project engineering, and external customer teams to coordinate EMI qualification activities and uphold engineering rigor. Your responsibilities will range from early design support through documenting and reporting test execution, ensuring test plans, procedures, execution, and reports come together seamlessly in a fast‑paced environment.

What You Will Do:

In this EMC/EMI Project Engineer role, you will support the following types of activities:

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

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with cross‑functional teams to align requirements, cost, and schedule with internal program goals and external contractual commitments.
• 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 requi