Senior Electrical Engineer - Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

The Collins Aerospace Avionics Test Engineering organization is a global engineering team responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of manufacturing test solutions. These solutions support our $5B Avionics strategic business and external customers, including armed services and airlines, both domestic and international. 

We have a growth opportunity for an Expert-On-Call (EOC) Engineer to troubleshoot and optimize complex test solutions. In this role, you’ll tackle complex technical challenges across a variety of hardware and software systems, including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components such as switch systems, oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies. You’ll lead hands-on engineering troubleshooting activities with both modern and legacy technologies, ensuring test solutions meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.  

You’ll collaborate with engineers and leaders across global locations, sharing expertise and contributing to projects that impact customers worldwide. This highly collaborative role offers exposure to advanced aerospace systems, mentorship opportunities, and a pathway to future leadership roles. As a senior member of the team, you’ll contribute to technical strategy and play a key role in shaping the future of avionics test engineering at Collins Aerospace 

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Lead troubleshooting, deployment, and maintenance of hardware and software for automated test solutions deployed in Collins production facilities, service centers, and external customers such as airlines. 

• Develop, update, and maintain software using programming languages such as C#/.NET, NI TestStand, NI LabVIEW, as well as legacy tools like TurboAtlas. 

• Design and update electrical hardware drawings for circuit card assemblies, cables, test adapters, and test stations. 

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for proprietary hardware and software, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy 

• Apply engineering troubleshooting techniques and tools to diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions. 

• Mentor emerging engineers by providing technical guidance and fostering skill development. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE: 

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.  

• 4+ years of experience designing and supporting design of electrical assemblies. 

• 4+ years of experience writing or modifying software source code. 

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:  

• Experience designing and supporting design of electrical assemblies. 

• Experience writing or modifying software source code. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical a