IPTL Test Solutions Engineering (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work weeks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Marlborough, MA is seeking an experienced Program Manager / Test Engineering Lead to guide cross-functional teams from requirements through deployment, overseeing RF/analog/digital/test systems and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8+ years in engineering, hands-on test hardware/software, and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. On-site training and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and customers are key aspects.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Secret clearance required.
• Experience in engineering labs and transitioning automated test solutions to production.
• Experience delivering hardware/software solutions and on-site operator training.
• Experience in leadership roles, managing multi-disciplinary teams through programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team through program execution to meet technical, schedule, and cost goals.
• Develop test hardware and software from requirements to deployment.
• Oversee design and integration of test solutions across RF, analog, digital, firmware, and systems.
• Support proposals and bidding activities to drive growth.
• Create and manage program schedules, track progress, and address deviations.
• Provide on-site training and troubleshooting for operators and manufacturing teams.
• Prepare technical presentations and project status updates.
• Ensure compliance with budget, schedule and performance commitments.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams for successful outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

Test hardware & software

RF/Analog/Digital

Technical writing

Education

STEM degree

Tools

National Instruments tools (TestStand, LabVIEW, LabWindows CVI)

PXIe/MXI/VME hardware design

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA1 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Raytheon Company, Managed By Collins Aerospace. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• 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.

What You Will Learn

• Integrated Project Team Lead (IPTL), EVMS, Test Engineering Organization

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required.
• Experience in engineering laboratory 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with National Instruments’ software tools, including TestStand, LabVIEW, and/or LabWindows (CVI).
• Experience with hardware station design, including rack instrumentation, PXIe/MXI, and VME application development.
• Experience in test hardware and software design for digital, RF, and/or power supply systems.
• Familiarity with computer architecture, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment, interconnects/interfaces, and standard communication protocols.
• Proposal and bidding experience to support technology development and business growth.
• Technical writing experience, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Visio.
• Knowledge of engineering processes, including CMMI and Six Sigma methodologies

What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time
• 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 illnessinsurance, 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!

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.

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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