Engineer II, Engineering Test Systems (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL seeks an Electrical Engineer to develop test equipment for aircraft power generation components. You will design, build, and validate test setups, integrate instrumentation, and support labs and wind tunnels.

The role emphasizes electrical harness design, schematic creation, and collaboration with operators. A STEM degree and 2+ years of experience are required; LabVIEW experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing, building, integrating, and troubleshooting electrical test equipment and systems.
• Strong ability to analyze requirements and communicate results.
• Experience with instrumentation, data recording, and electrical harness design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new product test specifications and determine equipment needs.
• Analyze unit testing interfaces and electrical circuits for proper function.
• Design harnesses for test equipment and setups for accurate testing.
• Incorporate instrumentation to monitor flow, pressure, torque, temperature, and vibration.
• Design and coordinate build/checkout/operation of electrical systems with hourly staff.
• Create electrical schematics and project estimates within budget.
• Support Standard Work and process standardization.

Skills

Electrical design

Test equipment integration

Instrumentation

Communication skills

Education

STEM degree

Tools

LabVIEW

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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.

• 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

• 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!

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

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.

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.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.

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.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.