Principal Test Development Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Largo, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Test Automation Development Engineer to join the Protected Communication Systems division within the Test Automation Department (TAD). This team is dedicated to developing design verification and automated production test solutions for Satellite Communications Programs. You will be joining and helping to lead a team driving the development of automated test solutions for communication systems and sub-systems. Technologies may include analog, digital, signal processing, RF and software development. Mechanical design experience a plus, relating to fixture development, adaptors and interconnect cabling. Software development for automating test stations in National Instruments TestStand, LabVIEW and/or LabWindows (CVI) is strongly recommended. Our team is involved in early phases of product development from concept through development cycle, into production and program sustainment.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years experience in engineering design and development, with leadership experience, preferably related to Test equipment development efforts.
Experience working in the engineering laboratory and transitioning automated solutions to production environments, delivering hardware and software deliverables providing on-site training to final operators.
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

Mechanical design experience a plus, relating to fixture development, adaptors and interconnect cabling.
Software development for automating test stations in National Instruments TestStand, LabVIEW and/or LabWindows (CVI) is strongly recommended.
AutoCAD knowledge a plus.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, decision-making and problem-solving skills, working individual tasks as well as within a team environment, and technical writing skills (MS Word, MX Excel, MS Visio).
Experience with National Instruments’ software suite, including TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, and/or LabVIEW.
Hardware station design efforts utilizing rack instrumentation, PXIe/MXI, VME application development.
Experience with Digital, RF, and/or Power Supply test hardware and/or software design.
Understanding of engineering processes: CMMI, 6 sigma.

Responsibilities

Develop test hardware and software, from requirements definition through build and integration processes, followed by deployment to manufacturing or customer facilities.
Design, support and integration skill sets may include multiple disciplines in communications, RF, analog, digital, firmware, as well as systems integration.
Proven project leadership knowledge, leading a multi-disciplined team through program execution and deployment.
Schedule development and tracking for program planning/execution, while tracking any deviations from plan to actual
Proposal and bidding experience to foster new technologies and business growth overall.
In depth knowledge of computer architecture, COTs equipment, interconnects/interfaces and standard communication protocols.
Proven skills in software development and integration using tools including NI TestStand, LabVIEW and/or LabWindows (CVI).
Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills to enable effective personnel interaction and collaboration with a multi-discipline team.
Prepare and clearly present your work product at project status meetings
Understand and responsibility to meet established project budget, schedule, and performance commitments.
Work with mechanical engineering to design and develop test adapter and fixturing design activities.
Ability to function autonomously with limited supervision, as an individual contributor, within a multi-functional team environment.
Support Manufacturing operations, including on-site troubleshooting and debugging, both independently and in collaboration with production and design engineering teams.

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
May be eligible for relocation.