Test Engineering – Principal Electrical Engineer

Overview

Our Sensors Test Engineering team in Burnsville, Minnesota is seeking a Principal Electrical & Electronics Engineer (P4) to join our team of experienced engineers and technicians supporting production. In this role, you will lead in defining, designing, developing, troubleshooting, and integrating innovative test solutions supporting commercial and military sensor products. You will direct engineering strategy, architecture, and complex projects across multiple teams and at various stages of their life cycle, mentor staff, and align technical goals with business objectives.

• You will lead researching, designing, developing, and testing electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks as well as resolving day‑to‑day technical problems by troubleshooting electrical devices problems on the production line.
• You will provide strategic guidance for engineering regarding design concepts and requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques across test engineering.
• You will complete and release drawings, designs, electrical schematics, and wirelist/BOMs as required per formal change management procedures.
• You will work in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively with engineers, operators, and technicians.
• You will design and review major components or major portions of functional systems, technically advanced prototype test systems, and promotional or specific products using computer design and engineering systems.
• You will coach and mentor staff and align technical goals with business objectives.
• You will develop processes, procedures, and best practices for test equipment design and development in a manufacturing environment.
• You will serve as the subject matter expert for hardware related questions and peer reviews.

• You will gain knowledge to adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions; design electrical equipment, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• You will learn to lead the life cycle development of test equipment and test systems in a manufacturing environment.
• You will learn identification and proposals for modernization of test equipment conducting independent research and analyses.
• You will learn to work as a team to solve the most difficult problems in manufacturing design.
• You will learn how to develop engineering strategies and technical roadmaps for senior leadership.

• 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.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Strong understanding of Electronics and Electrical design and safety.
• Familiarity with CAD modeling software, preferably Solid Works or Creo.
• Hands‑on mentality with a curiosity to understand how components interact in a system.
• Familiarity with an aerospace manufacturing environment and AS9100.
• Familiarity with standard avionics buses including 1553, ARINC, CAN, RS485, RS232, and 1394.
• Familiarity with ALM JIRA project management (Agile).
• Able to function at a high level with multiple tasks and projects, and to effectively change direction based upon business needs.

• 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,  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!

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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’…