Remote Tableau Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-06-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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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.

Our Missions Systems Operations Technology team is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative Ignition Developer and data analyst to join our team. This role will support and expand our Connected Factory, Factory Visuals, and digital initiatives across our aerospace & defense manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong cross-functional collaboration skills to lead Ignition development, deployment, and sustainment across Mission Systems.  Additionally, this person should have strong knowledge of data analysis to support customer analytics needs. In this role, you will build and sustain Ignition-based applications that provide real-time insights into production equipment, improve manufacturing efficiency, and support mission-critical traceability and compliance.

This is a remote based position.  Proximity to our Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rockford, IL, or Largo, Florida sites is a plus. This position has the potential to travel up to 20% of the time.

What You Will Do

• Ignition Applications: Develop Ignition Perspective, dashboards, HMIs, analytics, and alarms for a variety of manufacturing and Operations-support needs. Build user-friendly stakeholder interfaces and visualizations that support production workflows. Support existing Ignition applications, troubleshoot and fix issues, and develop upgrades/enhancements
• Data Analytics: Provide data analytics support for our Operations stakeholders, including transforming applicable data sets into dashboards for self-service user analysis using Tableau and/or Power BI. Ability to engage with both digital technology and stakeholders when troubleshooting data discrepancies when needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate manufacturing needs into scalable software solutions
• Configure and manage on-premises and Azure SQL databases
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement projects
• Provide documentation, standard operating procedures, and basic user training

What You Will Learn

• You will gain technical leadership experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to real-world situations that will help advance your career
• You will obtain invaluable experience working with our I4.0 subject matter experts in addition to digital specialists, customer base, and cross-functional teams
• You will manage projects and provide reliable data to the customers, enabling them to make informed decisions in their product area

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Industrial Automation, or Ignition gold certification
• 1+ years of experience in Ignition development (Perspective, Python, Scripting)
• 1+ years of experience in Tableau
• Familiarity with SQL databases (querying, table structure, stored procedures)
• Ability to design clear, intuitive user interfaces
• Successful in engaging with stakeholders to capture technical requirements and turn into successful, usable solution
• Experience with Agile Project Management tools and methodologies

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ignition gold certification or willingness to achieve within first year
• Extensive knowledge of scripting and dashboarding
• Experience building APIs and creating web applications
• Power BI experience a plus
• Past experience with Industry 4.0 key concepts – connectivity, data collection, IIoT, systems integration, AI, machine learning
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
• Proximity to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rockford, IL, or Largo, Florida sites is a plus

Additional Skills We Value

• Team-oriented, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on user experience and sustainment
• Strong communication, project management and collaboration skills; experience working across organization boundaries

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 and Apply Now

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.

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

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 
*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. 

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.  

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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