Manufacturing Test Engineer

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) matching and retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Additional voluntary coverages (pet,家,

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to design, maintain, and improve test systems comprising mechanical and electrical hardware, sensors, and software. You will develop documentation and support tool development for new and existing programs.

You will collaborate across engineering, operations, QA, and supply chain to ensure equipment uptime and drive continuous improvement in test processes. This is an onsite role at Windsor Locks, CT.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and minimum 2 years of experience.
• Experience with test systems and related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and improve test systems (mechanical/electrical) and software.
• Develop and maintain engineering docs (schematics, calibration procedures).
• Support test tooling for new and existing programs.

Skills

Test systems experience

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Collaboration across teams

Education

STEM degree

Tools

LabVIEW

Visio

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Access

Python

SQL

DAQ modules

Job description

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Date Posted: 2026-10-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

a Manufacturing Test Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, maintaining, and improving test systems divided into mechanical and electrical hardware, sensors, and software. Your work will directly contribute to the efficiency and quality of our manufacturing processes. You will collaborate across teams to ensure the seamless integration and uptime of test equipment and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Do:

• Design, maintain, and improve test systems composed of mechanical and electrical hardware, sensors, and software.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including electrical and mechanical schematics, calibration procedures, and preventative maintenance instructions.
• Support the design and development of test tooling for both new and existing programs.
• Contribute to new program introductions by creating test processes, supporting engineering change requests, and ensuring test equipment readiness.
• Integrate test equipment into the manufacturing network and develop diagnostic tools as part of Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Troubleshoot yield failures, analyze test data, and implement corrective actions to support daily manufacturing operations.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance test processes and equipment performance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of experience
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience working with test systems

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience managing projects, including creating schedules and maintaining budgets.
• Experience generating and maintaining engineering documentation, such as schematics and calibration procedures.
• Experience with LabVIEW, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Access.
• Programming experience with Python, SQL, or other scripting languages.
• Experience with SQL database setup, modification, or integration with test rigs for data collection.
• Experience integrating DAQ modules, control hardware, or sensor interfaces into automated test systems.
• Prior experience working in the aerospace industry.
• Understanding of statistical analysis, SPC, capability studies, and data-driven troubleshooting.
• Experience in identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities.
• Experience in troubleshooting, fault trees, and RedX methodologies.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with MES systems such as Solumina (navigating operations, NCMs, work instructions), even if not a primary responsibility.
• Experience collaborating across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams.

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!

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.

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 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.

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.