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RTX Corporation TEMPEST- EMC/EMI Electrical Engineer (onsite) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Date Posted:
2024-01-08
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
The Mission Systems Environmental Effects Engineering team at Collins Aerospace is looking for an experienced TEMPEST - EMC/EMI Electrical Engineer 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 position is part of a larger team that performs a variety of TEMPEST, Nuclear, Electromagnetic Compatibility/Interference (EMC/EMI) and Power Input qualification testing of Company 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. While EEE reports up through Mission Systems, they support all testing for Collins Aerospace and Raytheon Technologies as needed. 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.
Job Responsibilities:
Contribute to engineering program pursuits and bid estimates
Requirements capture activities (review, parse, and translate TEMPEST, EMC/EMI and power input requirements)
Documentation support for each assigned project including
Preparation and review of TEMPEST control plans and other test plans
Contribute to the development of the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Integration and Analysis Report (E3IAR)
Generate repeatable test procedures and physical test setups with test equipment and appropriate data recording using a variety of military and commercial industry standards
Develop and review TEMPEST test reports
Provide support to program during Design phase
Coordination and scheduling of in-house test activities
Validation of all laboratory test setups and methods to ensure compliance with test procedures and applicable standards
Interface with project engineers, as necessary, to support program activities
Conduct/lead day-to-day TEMPEST testing activities working independently on multiple projects and multiple tasks
Generate and review TEMPEST test data during the course of testing
Assist project engineers with gathering, setting up, and collecting data for ad-hoc evaluations outside of the testing events
Provide general laboratory support
Generate and verify requirement documentation for laboratory developed software
Conduct root-cause-analysis and technical investigations for software/hardware designs
Train and assist test technicians to navigate and use laboratory developed tools; test procedures, test methods, and data recording instructions; and troubleshoot test setups
Identify improvement areas; research and submit equipment requests for future test equipment needs
Basic Qualifications:
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
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
Hold a current Certified TEMPEST Professional (CTP) Level II certification with at least 3 years of experience after receiving CTP Level II certification
Must be active in TEMPEST testing in the last 2 years and submitted TEMPEST reports for approval
CTP Level II certification must be valid for at least 1 year from the date of application of this position
Hold an active Top Secret Security Clearance with capability to obtain Special Access Clearance
5 years of EMI/EMC experience (over-and-above required TEMPEST experience of 3 years) for MIL-STD-461 or DO-160 specifications
Experience developing EMI qualification test procedures and reports as well as supporting qualification testing in an EMI laboratory
Be willing to travel occasionally upon request
Preferred Qualifications:
Be capable of hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators and other test equipment needed to conduct TEMPEST tests)
Knowledge of digital signal processing
Possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to write technical material and present to customers and mid-level managers
Be self-directed, able to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
*Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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
And more!
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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