Senior Test Software Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-08

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:

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

We’re looking for a Senior Software Test Engineer to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA, and play a key role in shaping the future of military communications. At Collins Aerospace, our Communication Systems directorate develops some of the most advanced technologies in the industry—solutions that keep military personnel safe, connected, and ready for any mission.

In this role, you’ll help test and validate cutting-edge systems that power UAVs, fighter jets, aircraft carriers, and ground vehicles. From advanced satellite communications and cryptography to next-generation embedded computing, you’ll ensure our solutions deliver the speed, security, and resilience required for mission success.

If you’re ready to put your skills to the test and make an impact on mission-critical technology, this is the role for you!

What You Will Do:

• Design, create, and integrate the software components of hardware test stations for factory and engineering labs which include:

• Work hands on, with test hardware equipment to develop software which tests military communication hardware products during the build and manufacturing process

• Analyze and understand requirements to ensure testability

• Develop clear and concise test objectives that guide the testing process and ensure comprehensive coverage

• Write software for both manual and automated test cases, with an objective to detect manufacturing defects, improve product quality and increase manufacturing yields

• Analyze test results for failures and discrepancies

• Work closely with other test engineers and product developers to verify product hardware is built correctly

• Coordinate and collaborate with Systems, Electrical and Mechanical engineering disciplines

Qualifications 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 experience

• Experience programming in C# and Python languages

• Experience in validation, verification, testing, and requirements analysis

• Experience with manual use or automation of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, and other equipment

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Active Secret clearance

• Experience with SCPI commands, bug tracking, and test management tools

• Knowledge of software testing methods (functional, integration, regression, performance)

• Proficient with Git/Subversion, Atlassian tools, and agile (SAFe) environments

• Background in networking (TCP, UDP, Telnet) and embedded protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)

• Experience in Linux development and multi-threaded embedded applications (C, C++, Java)

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality results

What We Offer:

• 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 you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft 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 visits  

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program