Mechanical Test Engineer; Onsite

Aerospace And Defense Position

This position works onsite in Windsor Locks, CT.

What You Will Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain test processes for Space Systems hardware using lean philosophies and techniques.
• Take a leadership role in driving action in the development, planning & implementation of timely and effective corrective actions for problems during product manufacturing and testing.
• Get involved testing, data analysis, and interface with all aspects of the engineering department.
• Conduct interpretation/analysis of customer test requirements and subsequent cost estimates to support an appropriate test program.
• Interface daily with Program, Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering organizations to ensure that customer committed hardware and data deliveries are consistently met.
• Support laboratory testing of Space Station hardware.
• Develop and validate tooling concepts.
• Author and maintain operation/test procedures.
• Prepare standardized operation/test sheets.
• Define test rig and facility requirements.
• Participate on program Integrated Product Development teams.
• Review drawings and concepts.
• Resolve producibility concerns.
• Demonstrate the capability of working independently and being self-motivated.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• 5
  -7+ years of experience working on the manufacture of complex mechanical systems.
• Experience with advanced instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Experience should include testing of complex mechanical systems, testing of components such as heat exchangers, pumps, fans, & accumulators.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal are required.
• Have working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and experience in using any type of Publishing Software.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of LabVIEW.
• Familiarity with a modeling and/or design package such as ProE, Creo, or CAD is desired. Strong knowledge of Continuous improvement methods (ACE or the DMAIC model) and demonstrated use of their tools is desirable.
• Experience with a MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) system is desirable.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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…