Manufacturing Electrical Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-08-12

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-IA-BELLEVUE-186 ~ 1500 State St ~ STATE

 Position Role Type:

Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This is a Manufacturing Electrical/Test Engineering position supporting our Bellevue, Iowa facility. This role will be responsible for the verification, and sustainment of test processes, test equipment, and procedures that will be used in the manufacturing of new and existing Collins Aerospace products.

What You Will Do:

Participate in cross-functional team efforts to improve test yields, production throughput, test capacity, and overall product Quality.

Identify component test failure trends and perform root cause analysis. Implement corrective actions to resolve. Prepare test failure analysis reports as required for production.

Study performance and reliability of existing test equipment and establish programs and solutions for decreasing test equipment downtime.

Analyze test approach, plans, and processes for cost reduction, test efficiency, test yields, and manufacturing test capacity opportunities.

Provide capacity planning and utilization analysis for accurate test equipment needs. Identify new test approaches that will minimize production staffing needs and capital requirements.

Support producibility and Testability initiatives for new designs and product upgrades.

Participates in Production Readiness Reviews to determine suitability of new designs for production.

Support efforts to conduct gage R&R efforts on new test solutions to verify consistent product and equipment performance.

Sustain/Support

Responsible for providing technical support for entire product test process, board level through top-level test.

Develop complete working knowledge of any assigned test systems and hardware.

Provide test engineering support during the resolution of manufacturing flow inhibitors (MFIs).

Provides technical assistance and training support to all levels of testing including floor test technicians.

Provide technical mentorship to other engineers.

Interface with design engineering in coordinating design changes required for sustaining production during the resolution of obsolete part, tolerance, and test yield issues.

Work with test technicians to train them on products and test systems. Assist them with troubleshooting of failed product.

Maintain test documentation for current configuration and oversee accurate change management procedures for all test documents.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations

Must be a US Citizen.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Must be a flexible team member be a self-starter, and able to multitask.

Experience providing technical leadership during the manufacture and test of avionics products.

Basic knowledge and understanding of software programming.

Basic statistics. Understands Parametric Process control and versed in implementation use and interpretation of Six sigma control methods.

Working knowledge of Lean electronics.

Manufacturing Experience

Communication and organizational skills

Dependable – demonstrates the ability to follow through on work assignments with little to no prompting and raises any potential issues found to leadership.

Drive – Exerts energy, persistence, and a positive attitude towards meeting project deadlines

Teamwork! – Comfortable working in team environment.

Experience with Microsoft Office Applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

What We Offer:

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!

Eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a 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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 fo