Pratt & Whitney
Senior Hardware Test Engineer (Onsite)
Pratt & Whitney, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, 52404
Date Posted:
2025-10-17
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: L Clearance
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.
Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Hardware Test Engineer located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role is part of the Whole Life Engineering project team focused on the development, integration, validation, and maintenance of test hardware/software for advanced military communications and displays. The selected candidate will develop software applications, libraries, and instrument drivers, as well as hardware solutions that include both high‑end Commercial‑Off‑The‑Shelf (COTS) test equipment and in‑house test fixtures.
What YOU Will Do:
Develop and maintain ATE (Automated Test Equipment) test software for a factory/production environment which exercises and analyzes hardware deliverable products.
Develop and maintain ATE test fixtures through circuit design, cable design, connector strategies, and top‑level fixture design. Work closely with PCB and mechanical designers, reviewing designs and participating in design reviews.
Support cradle‑to‑grave efforts including requirements, design, integration, validation, verification, and maintenance of test hardware and software.
Design high quality solutions that meet cost and schedule targets.
Focus on DFM/DFS standards (Design for Manufacturability / Design for Serviceability).
Troubleshoot software and hardware as part of an integration team.
Communicate effectively with global engineering, operations, service and program leadership.
Use software applications in C, C++, C#, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other test software programming languages.
Interface ATE test software with laboratory and production test instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, signal analyzers, and DC power supplies.
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 with developing and maintaining ATE test hardware and software for a factory/production environment.
Qualifications We Prefer
Active or Existing Secret Security Clearance is Preferred.
Experience with ATE test software requirements, design, implementation, integration, validation, and verification process events.
Experience with RF technologies and/or high‑speed digital communications.
Experience with lifecycle design and support methodologies including requirements generation, design to cost, factory integration and validation and post‑release support.
Experience with software applications in C, C++, C#, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other test software programming languages.
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 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? Join our Mission Systems team that helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions wherever they may be. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
Salary Range 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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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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: L Clearance
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.
Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Hardware Test Engineer located onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role is part of the Whole Life Engineering project team focused on the development, integration, validation, and maintenance of test hardware/software for advanced military communications and displays. The selected candidate will develop software applications, libraries, and instrument drivers, as well as hardware solutions that include both high‑end Commercial‑Off‑The‑Shelf (COTS) test equipment and in‑house test fixtures.
What YOU Will Do:
Develop and maintain ATE (Automated Test Equipment) test software for a factory/production environment which exercises and analyzes hardware deliverable products.
Develop and maintain ATE test fixtures through circuit design, cable design, connector strategies, and top‑level fixture design. Work closely with PCB and mechanical designers, reviewing designs and participating in design reviews.
Support cradle‑to‑grave efforts including requirements, design, integration, validation, verification, and maintenance of test hardware and software.
Design high quality solutions that meet cost and schedule targets.
Focus on DFM/DFS standards (Design for Manufacturability / Design for Serviceability).
Troubleshoot software and hardware as part of an integration team.
Communicate effectively with global engineering, operations, service and program leadership.
Use software applications in C, C++, C#, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other test software programming languages.
Interface ATE test software with laboratory and production test instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, signal analyzers, and DC power supplies.
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 with developing and maintaining ATE test hardware and software for a factory/production environment.
Qualifications We Prefer
Active or Existing Secret Security Clearance is Preferred.
Experience with ATE test software requirements, design, implementation, integration, validation, and verification process events.
Experience with RF technologies and/or high‑speed digital communications.
Experience with lifecycle design and support methodologies including requirements generation, design to cost, factory integration and validation and post‑release support.
Experience with software applications in C, C++, C#, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other test software programming languages.
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 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? Join our Mission Systems team that helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions wherever they may be. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
Salary Range 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms.
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