Engineer II, Engineering Test Systems; Onsite
Listed on 2026-09-09
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Date Posted: Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6 Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
Collins Aerospace, a leader in Generator and Emergency Power Test Equipment, is seeking an innovative and skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge test equipment and setups for the development and production of aircraft power generation components. Our Test Equipment group plays a critical role in supporting both test facilities and programs through every phase of the lifecycle-from development to production.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on new challenges as Collins Aerospace continues to shape the future of aircraft electric power systems. The ideal candidate will be a strong analytical thinker with a proven ability to design, build, and validate test setups. Experience with instrumentation, data recording, and the design of electrical systems and harnesses is essential. As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, you will support our generator test labs and wind tunnels by developing and enhancing Test Equipment, as well as maintaining and upgrading Production Test Equipment.
We are looking for a creative, forward-thinking engineer who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and eager to help drive the next generation of test equipment innovation.
- Evaluate new product test specifications and determine the equipment requirements needed to meet testing needs.
- Analyze requirements for unit testing interfaces and electrical circuits to ensure proper functionality.
- Design harnessing for test equipment and test setups to support accurate and efficient testing.
- Incorporate instrumentation into test setups, including monitoring for flows, pressures, load, torque, airspeed, vibration, and temperature.
- Design and coordinate the build, checkout, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in collaboration with the hourly workforce.
- Create electrical schematics to document designs and ensure clear communication across teams.
- Create project estimates and work within budget constraints for time and cost to meet project goals.
- Support Process Standardization and document it with Standard Work.
- Identify and support opportunities to reduce Non-Recurring Expenses (NRE) within Test Engineering processes.
- Drive Auto Cad-E as the common platform for Electrical Designs.
You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
- 2 years of electrical design and integration experience
- Experience working with test operators to modify and support test equipment.
- Experience preparing and presenting analysis, reports, test results, and other contract deliverables related to analyses performed
- Demonstrated ability to manage and execute both small and large engineering projects.
- Hands-on experience designing, building, integrating, and troubleshooting electrical test equipment and test systems.
- Ability to understand or support Lab View software development is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- 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!
* Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
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.
The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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…
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