Principal Electrical Engineer, Engineering Test Systems (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with matching and Roth

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop cutting-edge test equipment for aircraft power generation components. You will design, build, and troubleshoot electrical test setups, incorporating instrumentation for flow, pressure, load, torque, and temperature, while collaborating with hourly staff.

The role emphasizes hands-on engineering, generating electrical schematics, and delivering within budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience with modifying and supporting test equipment with operators.
• Experience preparing and presenting analyses, reports, test results, and other contract deliverables.
• Hands-on design, build, integration, and troubleshooting of electrical test equipment and systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new product test specifications and determine equipment requirements.
• Analyze requirements for unit testing interfaces and electrical circuits.
• Design harnessing for test equipment and setups to support testing.
• Incorporate instrumentation (flows, pressures, load, torque, temp, vibration).
• Design and coordinate build, checkout, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Create electrical schematics documenting designs for cross-team clarity.
• Create project estimates and work within budget constraints.
• Mentor new/early-career peers.
• Drive process standardization and document with standard work.
• Drive NRE reduction efforts in test engineering processes.
• Drive AutoCAD-E as the common platform for electrical designs.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Project management

Mentoring

Hands-on electrical testing

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

AutoCAD-E

LabVIEW

Job description

Date Posted: 2026‑07‑17

Location: US‑IL‑ROCKFORD, 4747 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL

Position: Electrical Engineer – Onsite

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 develop 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.

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.
• Provide mentoring to new or early‑career peers.
• Drive process standardization and document it with standard work.
• Drive non‑recurring expense (NRE) reduction efforts in test engineering processes.
• Drive AutoCAD‑E as the common platform for electrical designs.

Qualifications

Typically requires a degree in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of 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 with employer matching 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, and 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 and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

Salary: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.

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, veteran status, or any other 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.