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Collins Aerospace · 2 weeks ago

Senior Hardware Test Engineer (Onsite)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. The Senior Hardware Test Engineer will develop and maintain automated test equipment software and fixtures, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality test solutions for military communications and displays.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 (Automated Test Equipment) test fixtures through circuit design, cable design, connector strategies, and top-level fixture design. Work closely with a 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

High 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

Experience with software applications using C, C++, C#, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other test software programming languages

Ability to interface ATE test software with laboratory and production tests instrumentation such as but not limited to oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, signal generators, signal analyzers, and/or direct current power supplies

Qualification

Automated Test Equipment (ATE)CC++C#NI LabVIEWNI TestStandRF technologiesHigh-speed digital communicationsDesign for manufacturabilityTroubleshooting skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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 (Automated Test Equipment) test hardware and software for a factory/production environment

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

Experience with software applications using C, C++, C#, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other test software programming languages

Preferred

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 using C, C++, C#, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other test software programming languages

Benefits

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!