Test Engineer – Test Support Engineering (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 Test Engineer to join the Test Support Engineering (TSE) team. This role is responsible for the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and modernization of automated and manual test equipment used to support manufacturing and product verification. The Test Engineer will work closely with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Software Engineering, and Program teams to ensure test systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably while supporting production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
- Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics, electrical circuits, and instrumentation.
- Knowledge of automated test systems and data acquisition hardware.
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
- Programming experience using languages such as LabVIEW, C#, Python, C++, or similar.
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, ARINC 429, CAN Bus, USB, or other industry-standard interfaces.
- Experience with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power analyzers, signal generators, and other electronic test equipment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and engineering software tools.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or automated test environments.
- Experience with National Instruments (NI) hardware and LabVIEW development.
- Knowledge of test equipment architecture, system integration, and hardware/software troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with configuration management, requirements management, and engineering change processes.
- Experience leading equipment modernization, obsolescence management, or capital equipment projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, modify, and support automated and manual test equipment systems.
- Troubleshoot complex test equipment failures involving hardware, software, instrumentation, and communications interfaces.
- Develop and maintain test software applications, scripts, and automation tools.
- Implement engineering changes, upgrades, and modernization efforts for existing test systems.
- Support installation, integration, validation, and qualification of new test equipment.
- Analyze test system performance and recommend improvements to increase reliability and uptime.
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, software documentation, test procedures, and technical work instructions.
- Utilize diagnostic tools and test instrumentation to troubleshoot electronic assemblies to the circuit card and component level.
- Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for test equipment.
- Investigate recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production and test-related issues.
- Maintain configuration control and ensure compliance with engineering and quality requirements.
- Provide technical support and training to technicians, operators, and manufacturing personnel.
- Effectively communicate project status, technical issues, and risk mitigation plans to leadership and stakeholders.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
