Manufacturing Engineer I- Electronics

Date Posted:

2026-10-29



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-FL-MELBOURNE-308 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 308



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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. We are growing and adding a Manufacturing Electrical/Test Engineering II position supporting our product lines in the Melbourne FL facility.

We are growing and adding a Manufacturing Electrical Engineering position supporting our product lines in the Melbourne FL facility. As a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer I, you will make a significant contribution to team developing, verifying, and sustaining test processes, test equipment, and test procedures that will be used in the manufacturing of new and existing Collins Aerospace products.

This is an onsite role in Melbourne, FL

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Projects & New Solutions

• Participate in cross-functional team efforts to improve test yields, production throughput, test capacity, and overall product Quality.

• Identify component test failure trends and perform root cause analysis. Implement corrective actions to resolve. Prepare test failure analysis reports as required for production.

• Study performance and reliability of existing test equipment and establish programs and solutions for decreasing test equipment downtime.

• Analyze test approach, plans, and processes for cost reduction, test efficiency, test yields, and manufacturing test capacity opportunities.

• Provide capacity planning and utilization analysis for accurate staffing and test equipment needs. Identify new test approaches that will minimize production staffing needs and capital requirements.

• Select and order capital test equipment using sound cost/payback analysis. Generate and track Appropriation Requests.

• Improve existing test fixtures and equipment needed to improve test performance.

• Participates in Production Readiness Reviews to determine suitability of new designs for production.

• Support efforts to conduct Gage R&R efforts on new test solutions to verify consistent product and equipment performance.

Sustain/Support

• Responsible for providing technical support for entire product test process, board level through top-level test and support floor test technicians in meeting monthly production schedule.

• Develop complete working knowledge of any assigned test systems and hardware.

• Provide test engineering support during the resolution of manufacturing flow inhibitors (MFIs).

• Provides technical assistance and support to floor test technicians.

• Provide technical mentorship to other engineers.

• Interface with design engineering in coordinating design changes required for sustaining production during the resolution of obsolete part, tolerance, and test yield issues.

• Work with test technicians to train them on products and test systems.

• Maintain test documentation for current configuration and oversee accurate change management procedures for all test documents.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Manufacturing is the melting pot of nearly all business functions. This role offers insight on the responsibilities and inputs of many different functions – and how to work collaboratively with competing needs in a matrixed organization.

• This role offers opportunities to engage in new technology, advise on new product introduction, and complete projects that help the business meet objectives.

• Professional Development – This role requires skills beyond just technical know-how. Success in this role requires a broad spectrum of professional skills.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Basic statistics. Understands Parametric Process control and versed in implementation.

• Proficiency interpreting Six Sigma control methods.

• Knowledge of Lean electronics.

• Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.

• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.

• Ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels.

• Collins Enterprise Values including Safety |Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.

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, 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!

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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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 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’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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