Hardware Engineer Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-06-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-139 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 139

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

The Engineering Project Assistant is responsible for providing onsite hardware development support for Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP). You will be responsible for assisting engineers with ordering and kitting parts, coordinating builds, managing short lead time requests, creating and managing parts tracking spreadsheets, working with purchasing to obtain quotes and lead times, coordinating shipments, working with Customer Owned Property, and other general support as requested within the hardware engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, proactive, able to work with engineering to meet multiple deadlines, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is a proven multi-tasker with a strong attention to detail.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate all RCAST hardware material change requests

• Manage new material added in RCAST to be approved for Information Systems

• Work with security to create IS tags

• Maintain JIRA records on IS for all deployed hardware and test fixtures

• Track assets and audit material in labs

• Act as POC for new hardware. Coordinate distribution of material and IS tags to the correct contacts

• JIRA usage/status management. Maintain JIRA with asset location, owner, use case, functional status, etc.

• Order hardware and kit parts. Track lead status through procurement

• Create delivery documents and coordinate with shipping department to ensure successful delivery of product

• Work with Customer Owner Property for inductions and consumption of material including ordering and tracking

• Hand carry material between sites as needed

• Facilitate meetings with hardware suppliers

• Assist program engineering with OPSEC briefings

• Lead hardware PREP reviews and submit SCL releases

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience 

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date ​

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance ​

Qualifications We Prefer

• Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, and O365 Outlook

• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with SAP, Ariba, Master

What Sets You Apart

• Organizational skills

• Highly detail oriented

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work on teams in a collaborative environment

• Ability to receive work from peers, engineers and managers

• Able to retain information quickly

• Proactive self-starter

• Knowledge of Customer Owned Property procedures

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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

*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. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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 43,400 USD - 82,600 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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