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  

And more!  

Relocation Eligibility

Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

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. 

* 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.

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.

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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