Engineer II, Engineering Test Systems (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop test equipment and setups for aircraft power generation components. You will support generator test labs and wind tunnels by enhancing Test Equipment, maintaining and upgrading Production Test Equipment.

The ideal candidate will design, build, and validate test setups, with experience in instrumentation, data recording, and electrical harness design. Onsite role in Rockford, IL with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM or advanced degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical thinker with ability to design, build and validate test setups.
• Experience with instrumentation, data recording, and electrical harness design.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new product test specifications and determine equipment requirements.
• Analyze unit testing interfaces and electrical circuits for proper functionality.
• Design harnesses for test equipment and test setups for accurate testing.
• Incorporate instrumentation into test setups (flow, pressure, load, torque, airspeed, vibration, temperature).
• Design and coordinate build, checkout, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems with hourly workforce.
• Create electrical schematics to document designs and communicate across teams.
• Create project estimates and work within budget to meet goals.
• Support Process Standardization and document with Standard Work.
• Identify opportunities to reduce Non‑Recurring Expenses within Test Engineering processes.
• Drive AutoCad‑E as the common platform for Electrical Designs

Skills

Electrical design

Instrumentation

Test equipment

Harness design

AutoCad-E

LabView

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree or related

Tools

AutoCad-E

LabView

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-01

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.

What You Will Do

• 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 AutoCad‑E as the common platform for Electrical Designs

Qualifications 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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 LabView software development is a plus

• Strong written and verbal communication 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 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!

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 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.

*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.

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.

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.