IPTL: Test Solutions Engineering Lead

Collins Aerospace; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Largo, FL is seeking a Senior Program Lead for cross‑functional program execution, coordinating RF/analog/digital test solutions from requirements through deployment to manufacturing. This onsite role requires delivering hardware/software solutions and leading multi‑disciplinary teams to meet schedule and cost objectives.

A STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years, plus the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance, is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 8+ years experience or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required.
• Experience in engineering lab environments and transitioning automated test solutions to production.
• Experience delivering hardware and software solutions, including providing on-site training for operators.
• Experience in leadership roles, managing multi-disciplinary teams through program execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team through program execution, ensuring alignment with technical, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Develop test hardware and software from requirements definition through build, integration, and deployment to manufacturing or customer facilities.
• Oversee the design, support, and integration of test solutions across multiple disciplines, including RF, analog, digital, firmware, and systems integration.
• Support proposal and bidding activities to drive innovation and business growth.
• Create and manage program schedules, track progress, and address deviations from planned milestones.
• Provide on-site training and troubleshooting support for operators and manufacturing teams.
• Prepare and deliver clear technical presentations and documentation, including design reviews and project status updates.
• Ensure compliance with project budget, schedule, and performance commitments.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Test hardware/software

RF/analog/digital

On-site training

Education

STEM degree or advanced degree

Tools

NI TestStand

LabVIEW

PXIe/MXI

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Largo, FL is seeking a Senior Program Lead for cross‑functional program execution, coordinating RF/analog/digital test solutions from requirements through deployment to manufacturing. This onsite role requires delivering hardware/software solutions and leading multi‑disciplinary teams to meet schedule and cost objectives.

A STEM degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years, plus the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance, is required.