Test Engineering Principal Electrical Engineer (Onsite)

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Are you an experienced electrical engineer with a passion for innovation and cutting-edge technology? Join our team as a Principal Electrical Engineer, where you’ll play a pivotal role in developing advanced automated test equipment for aerospace products and systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the design and development of electrical systems, create critical requirements and specifications, and troubleshoot complex systems using industry-standard hardware like National Instruments PXI, cRIO, and LabVIEW. As a seasoned contributor, you’ll not only ensure our test equipment meets stringent performance standards but also have the chance to lead smaller projects and mentor junior engineers. If youre ready to push the boundaries of aerospace technology, this role is for you!
 

What YOU Will Do:

• Design, analyze, and troubleshoot circuits, test systems, and PCB products
• Develop and maintain test documentation, plans, procedures, and reports
• Write test requirements and detailed design documents
• Work with vendors to develop complex automated Test Equipment
• Troubleshoot complex issues that may be software, hardware, system, or product related to determine root cause and corrective action
• Communicate technical issues through written, verbal and presentation media
• Support to the manufacturing/operations group as needed to help ensure on-time delivery of product
• Interface with Customers, External Suppliers, Program Managers, Engineering Managers, Mechanical, Software, Electrical, and Systems Engineers, as well as the Manufacturing organization
• Management of various projects with small teams of test engineers and outsourced test equipment hardware build

What YOU Will Learn:

• Master the use of cutting-edge test equipment technologies like PXI, cRIO, FPGA, and LabVIEW to drive innovation in aerospace product testing.
• Gain hands-on experience in end-to-end electrical system design, from concept development to troubleshooting complex aerospace test systems.
• Develop project management skills by leading small teams, managing timelines, and collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines and external vendors.
• Expand your knowledge of avionics communication protocols such as 1553, ARINC, and CAN, while working on advanced data acquisition systems.
• Learn how to optimize test coverage for high-performance aerospace products, ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards and customer requirements
   

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required • https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Matlab, Simulink, Mentor Graphics (Dxdesigner/Expedition)
• Strong background in electrical troubleshooting
• National Instruments Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) or Certified LabVIEW Embedded Developer (CLED) or other software coding experience
• Familiarity with standard avionics busses including 1553, ARINC, CAN, RS485, RS232, and 1394
• Experience with PXI based National Instruments hardware, cRIO, FPGA, and data acquisition systems
• Familiarity with project planning, budgets, and Microsoft Project
• Able to function at a high level with multiple tasks and projects, and to effectively change direction based upon business needs

What We Offer:

• 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!

Mission Systems: 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

reempowerprogram 

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  ​

Minimum Program Qualifications:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full time or part time position

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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