Project Engineer - Test Equipment (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Project Engineer - Test Equipment to join our team in Rockford. In this role, you'll design and implement automated test systems, manage engineering resources, and facilitate communication between stakeholders. We offer a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package, nurturing professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

401(k) plan with employer matching funds

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan including counseling sessions

Doctor on Demand for virtual health visits

Qualifications

• Typically requires 5 years of relevant experience or 3 years with an Advanced Degree.
• Experience with EVMS is preferred.
• Candidates should have a collaborative approach and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate and modify test systems in existing state-of-the-art facilities.
• Manage the construction of new facilities.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Excel

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Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

Date Posted:

2025-06-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

In this role, you will work with a cross-functional team of Electrical and Software Engineers to design and implement automated test systems in support of embedded controls and power distribution systems. You will also work closely with the Section Manager to assign project priorities, assign engineering resources to projects, and assess risks.

What You Will Do

• Incorporate and modify test systems in existing state of the art facilities.
• Manage the construction of new, world class facilities.
• Primary focal point between Engineering Test Equipment and internal and external customers.
• Establish and assist with integrated plans for the design, build, and delivery of the required test systems and key supporting items.
• Provide control and monitoring of the execution to these plans.
• Generate detailed schedules for Engineering Test Equipment tasks and coordinate with program needs.
• Provide metrics and associated analysis to the program office for periodic Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting.
• Manage Test Equipment budgets for both program test setups and Capital improvement projects.
• Identify and manage Risk and Scope changes.
• Engage outsource suppliers as needed to meet program needs.
• Review and update department processes.
• Other activities as assigned by STE management
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Electrical Engineer Degree
• Microsoft Project Experience
• Jira Experience
• Excel experience to include general as well as Pivot tables
• EVMS Experience
  
  

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 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!
  
  

Relocation Eligibility

• Eligible for relocation.
  
  

Learn More & Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

• 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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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