Electrical Engineer - Test Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-11-13



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P1 ~ 2421 11th St ~ 2421 11TH ST-P1



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

Are you an Electrical Engineer who enjoys turning complex engineering challenges into real-world solutions? Join our team and help design the advanced test equipment behind next-generation military and commercial aerospace technologies. We're looking for a hands-on, technically driven engineer with expertise in electrical control panel design, power distribution, data acquisition, and test system integration. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can take ownership of complex engineering projects, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and deliver reliable, high-quality solutions from concept through implementation.

What You Will Do

• Create electrical schematics, power distribution layouts, and control panel designs for custom test rigs, automated test equipment (ATE), and production fixtures.

• Design low voltage electrical schematics to interface sensors to measure and devices to control mechanical and electrical properties with LabVIEW software on NI cDAQ and cRIO data acquisition (DAQ) hardware: pressure transducers & controllers, flow meters & controllers, EHSVs, solenoids, VFDs, servo motors, LVDTs, RVDTs, encoders, tachometers, load cells, strain gauges, thermocouples, RTDs

• Design facility-to-bench power distribution layouts using 3-phase power (typically 480V AC, or 400Hz aerospace power), 120 VAC, and 24 VDC.

• Design circuitry or select modules for filtering, amplifying, and isolating 0-10V, 4-20mA, +/-200mA, and millivolt-level sensor signals.

• Research and select measurement instruments, power supplies, sensors, I/O modules, DAQ hardware, and safety components.

• Perform circuit breaker sizing, wire gauge calculation (NEC/NFPA 70), and implementing arc-flash mitigation protocols.

• Implement industrial safety systems compliant with standards such as OSHA, NFPA 79, NEC safety guidelines.

• Perform testing and validation to ensure equipment meets performance and reliability requirements.   

• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, instrumentation, and software issues.   

• Collaborate with mechanical, software, manufacturing, product, and test engineering teams. 

• Identify opportunities to improve test system reliability, efficiency, automation, and maintainability.   

• Provide technical support, upgrades, modifications, and improvements to existing test equipment.   

What You Will Learn

• In-depth knowledge of the complete product family, including fuel pumps, oil pumps, air turbine starters, blowers, and gearboxes, with a strong understanding of their functions, and the validation processes.

• Gain experience managing projects from conception to completion, including development, planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale test stands and equipment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience  

• Experience with electrical panel layouts, component selection, and control panel design.  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).

• Experience with motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), load control centers, and signal conditioning.

• Intermediate-level proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.

• Experience programming National Instruments (NI) LabVIEW for Real-Time (RT) and FPGA platforms.

• Experience with industrial automation, controls, and test system integration.

• Familiarity with hazardous-location requirements, standards, and equipment.

• Experience estimating project budgets, schedules, and resources for test equipment design and documentation.

• Aerospace industry experience, preferably in aerospace test equipment or manufacturing environments.

• Experience with hydraulic systems, including valves, transducers, flowmeters, pumps, and related instrumentation.

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  

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!  

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.  

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 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 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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