Raytheon Technologies Corporation
Senior EMC/EMI Electrical Engineer (Onsite)
Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Overview
The Mission Systems Environmental Effects Engineering team at Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior 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.
In this role, you will be a key contributor working with a team of experienced Electromagnetic Compatibility/Interference (EMC/EMI) engineers to perform EMC/EMI and Power Input qualification testing of Company products and programs for various military and commercial industry standards; particularly MIL-STD-461 and DO-160. You will advise design engineers on EMC aspects affecting their program. You will lead all pre-testing activities for assigned projects including the preparation of test plans and procedures. During test events, you will ensure correct set-up and equipment usage for the various tests and ensure correct and appropriate data is collected. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to produce and release a complete test report.
Beyond technical duties, you will utilize strong communication skills to support production services, communicate technical results, present findings to customers and mid-level managers, and coordinate with departments such as Business Development, Finance, and Operations. This position requires you to independently handle multiple projects and tasks.
What You Will Do
Serve assigned projects as a focal point for all EMI test activities including:
Contribute to engineering program pursuits and bid estimates
Requirements capture activities (Review, parse, and translate EMI and power input requirements)
Documentation support for each assigned project including
Preparation and review of test plans, procedures, and reports
Generate repeatable test procedures and physical test setups with test equipment and appropriate data recording using a variety of military and commercial industry standards
Coordination and scheduling of in-house test activities and assisting outsourcing of testing as necessary
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 qualification activities
Generate Qualification by Similarity (QBS) analyses
Assist project engineers with gathering, setting up, and collecting data for ad-hoc EMI evaluations outside of the test lab
Provide general laboratory support
Deploy, implement, and troubleshoot test and support equipment and software.
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 EMI and power input test setups
Identify improvement areas; research and submit equipment requests for future test equipment needs
Collaborate with Calibration services
On-site calibration services to ensure test equipment is being calibrated in a timely fashion with tabular data
Communicate with external calibration houses regarding required calibration methodology, and submit repair requests
Collaborate with Procurement/Acquisition services
Identify upcoming projects with testing requirements that exceed current test equipment capabilities; work with procurement to rent test equipment, and deploy rental test equipment within contracted rental time
Identify and submit purchase requests for consumable laboratory items such as RF connectors, RF cables, power connectors, and various current carrying cables sized appropriately
Maintain and share a capital plan with engineers and identify compromises with shared resources for test equipment
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
Circuit board design experience including experience with schematic capture tools and supervision and guidance to PCB layout board designers
Working knowledge of EM/circuit simulation tools
Qualifications We Prefer
Be capable of hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc…)
Experience with military aerospace testing standards is desired (DO-160; MIL-STD-461; MIL-STD-704)
Experience in some or all aspects of RF hardware development life cycle including requirements capture and verification, design and development, sub-level and system level integration and testing
Be willing to pursue/obtain iNARTE certification
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
Active DoD Secret Clearance preferred
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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 such as 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!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? 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.
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.
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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In this role, you will be a key contributor working with a team of experienced Electromagnetic Compatibility/Interference (EMC/EMI) engineers to perform EMC/EMI and Power Input qualification testing of Company products and programs for various military and commercial industry standards; particularly MIL-STD-461 and DO-160. You will advise design engineers on EMC aspects affecting their program. You will lead all pre-testing activities for assigned projects including the preparation of test plans and procedures. During test events, you will ensure correct set-up and equipment usage for the various tests and ensure correct and appropriate data is collected. You will collaborate with a cross-functional team to produce and release a complete test report.
Beyond technical duties, you will utilize strong communication skills to support production services, communicate technical results, present findings to customers and mid-level managers, and coordinate with departments such as Business Development, Finance, and Operations. This position requires you to independently handle multiple projects and tasks.
What You Will Do
Serve assigned projects as a focal point for all EMI test activities including:
Contribute to engineering program pursuits and bid estimates
Requirements capture activities (Review, parse, and translate EMI and power input requirements)
Documentation support for each assigned project including
Preparation and review of test plans, procedures, and reports
Generate repeatable test procedures and physical test setups with test equipment and appropriate data recording using a variety of military and commercial industry standards
Coordination and scheduling of in-house test activities and assisting outsourcing of testing as necessary
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 qualification activities
Generate Qualification by Similarity (QBS) analyses
Assist project engineers with gathering, setting up, and collecting data for ad-hoc EMI evaluations outside of the test lab
Provide general laboratory support
Deploy, implement, and troubleshoot test and support equipment and software.
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 EMI and power input test setups
Identify improvement areas; research and submit equipment requests for future test equipment needs
Collaborate with Calibration services
On-site calibration services to ensure test equipment is being calibrated in a timely fashion with tabular data
Communicate with external calibration houses regarding required calibration methodology, and submit repair requests
Collaborate with Procurement/Acquisition services
Identify upcoming projects with testing requirements that exceed current test equipment capabilities; work with procurement to rent test equipment, and deploy rental test equipment within contracted rental time
Identify and submit purchase requests for consumable laboratory items such as RF connectors, RF cables, power connectors, and various current carrying cables sized appropriately
Maintain and share a capital plan with engineers and identify compromises with shared resources for test equipment
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
Circuit board design experience including experience with schematic capture tools and supervision and guidance to PCB layout board designers
Working knowledge of EM/circuit simulation tools
Qualifications We Prefer
Be capable of hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc…)
Experience with military aerospace testing standards is desired (DO-160; MIL-STD-461; MIL-STD-704)
Experience in some or all aspects of RF hardware development life cycle including requirements capture and verification, design and development, sub-level and system level integration and testing
Be willing to pursue/obtain iNARTE certification
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
Active DoD Secret Clearance preferred
What We Offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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 such as 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!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? 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.
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.
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.
Privacy Policy and Terms: Read the Policy and Terms on the provided link.
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