Test Sustainment Engineer (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

Collins Aerospace; Santa Isabel; Presencial; COP 170.818.000 - 232.934.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Descripción de la vacante

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Test Sustainment Engineer to support production test systems and instrumentation across manufacturing operations. This entry-level role targets recent graduates and early-career engineers, reporting to the Test Sustainment Manager and working with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, sustain, and improve test equipment.

You will gain hands-on experience with production test systems, software, instrumentation, diagnostics, data analysis, and sustainment

Formación

• Typically requires a STEM degree and <2 years of experience.
• Experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship or eligibility is required for program access.

Responsabilidades

• Support troubleshooting and recovery of production test systems under supervision.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions for test issues.
• Maintain test system documentation and configurations.
• Analyze test-system data to identify recurring failures and improvements.
• Provide onsite and remote technical support as needed.
• Travel up to 25% to support multiple locations.

Conocimientos

STEM degree

English & Spanish communication

Troubleshooting

Test equipment familiarity

Educación

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Herramientas

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Other instrumentation

Descripción del empleo

Date Posted: 2026-09-02

Country: United States of America

Location: US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B4 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B4 ~ BLDG 4

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: None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Test Sustainment Engineer to support production test systems, equipment, and instrumentation used across our manufacturing operations. This is an entry-level, individual contributor position ideal for recent engineering graduates and early-career professionals looking to build a career in test engineering, manufacturing, automation, and equipment sustainment. As a Test Sustainment Engineer, you will work under the direction of the Test Sustainment Manager and alongside experienced engineers and cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot production test systems, support manufacturing issues, maintain equipment reliability, and implement continuous improvements.

In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience with production test systems, test software, instrumentation, troubleshooting, data analysis, and equipment sustainment. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills while progressively taking on greater ownership of factory test systems and sustainment activities. This position provides a strong foundation for building a long-term career in aerospace engineering and manufacturing.

This onsite position is based at our Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Do

• Support troubleshooting and recovery of production test systems, equipment, and instrumentation under the direction of the Test Sustainment Manager and experienced engineers.
• Assist with identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions for production-impacting test issues.
• Maintain test system documentation, configurations, backups, work instructions, and engineering records.
• Collect and analyze test-system data to identify recurring failures, downtime, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support test equipment upgrades, software changes, hardware replacements, and equipment obsolescence activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on test-system reliability, equipment performance, and factory capability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, IT/OT, and other technical teams to resolve production test issues.
• Support the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions for recurring test-system problems.
• Assist with test equipment lifecycle activities, including configuration control, reliability improvements, upgrades, and sustainment.
• Provide onsite and remote technical support to other manufacturing locations as required.
• Travel up to 25% to other manufacturing locations in Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois to provide onsite technical support and assist with test system sustainment activities.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years of prior experience.
• Prior internship, co-op, academic, or professional experience involving electronics, test engineering, manufacturing, automation, troubleshooting, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with electronic test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, or other instrumentation.
• Exposure to Keysight VEE, LabVIEW, TestStand, PLCs, programming, or automated test equipment.
• Basic understanding of electrical schematics, engineering drawings, troubleshooting techniques, or electronic systems.
• Experience through an internship, co-op, academic project, laboratory, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other technical environment.
• Interest in continuous improvement, equipment reliability, automation, and developing technical troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
• And more!

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• 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.

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.