Senior Electrical Engineer - Engineering Labs (Onsite)

RTX•Windsor Locks, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Engineering Laboratory team—an exciting and highly specialized environment where products come to life. In this role, you won’t just design and build components—you will design and build the environments that test them. You’ll build and power the lab infrastructure, control systems, and simulation platforms that replicate real-world operating conditions for some of the most advanced aerospace systems in the world. From jet engine fuel systems to electronic engine controls and environmental control systems, your work will directly enable innovation, validation, and mission success.

Requirements

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 in industrial, facilities, test/lab, or similar electrical engineering environments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Working experience with power systems, controls, and instrumentation.
Experience with PLC programming and automation systems.
Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or other data acquisition environments.
Experience creating mechanical or electrical engineering drawings and schematics, using Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks
Knowledge of hazardous location design standards.

Responsibilities

Design and build advanced test environments that simulate real-world operating conditions for aerospace products including aircraft systems, Environmental Control Systems, jet engine fuel pumps, satellite thermal systems, propeller systems, and Electronic Engine Controls.
Lead the design, specification, procurement, and fabrication oversight of electrical power and control systems.
Develop and implement 3-phase power electronics and distribution systems, motor drives, temperature control, electric heaters (50–1000kW), and facility control systems.
Design and program PLC-based safety interlock systems and ladder logic controls.
Oversee installation, checkout, troubleshooting, and commissioning of complex test setups.
Create product interface wiring harnesses and electrical schematics.
Design systems for hazardous environments (ANSI/NFPA Class I, Div. 1).
Develop and optimize data acquisition and control systems for lab and flight test applications.
Measure and analyze key physical phenomena (temperature, pressure, mass flow, acceleration, speed, electrical properties, etc.) to support cutting-edge engineering product development..
Ensure compliance with NEC/NFPA 70 & 70E, including arc-flash considerations.
Collaborate with Lab Mechanical and Test Engineers to design, build, and operate state-of-the-art test facilities across various specialized labs (Pneumatic, Fuel, Hydro-Mechanical, Vibration, and Electronic).

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