Senior Electrical Engineer - Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)

globalhr; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability coverage

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a talented Senior Electrical Engineer for our Avionics Test Engineering team in Melbourne, FL. The role focuses on hardware design, test solution integration, and reliable verification across multiple stations for Collins products.

The candidate will analyze requirements, troubleshoot designs, review drawings, and manage documentation, with occasional travel and relocation eligibility. A STEM degree and strong circuit/PWB experience are required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Design experience with circuit cards.
• Experience with hardware test equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements for hardware design and develop test solutions to meet those requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware designs.
• Review existing hardware drawings and create new hardware documents.
• Integrate a full test solution and verify test results are accurate, repeatable, and reliable.
• Manage configuration for hardware and all related documentation.
• 5-10% domestic travel as needed.

Skills

Circuit card design

RF technology

Hardware debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PWB design

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-25

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-307 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 307

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 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.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a talented Senior Electrical Engineer on our Avionics Test Engineering team.

Test Engineering will offer you the opportunity to work with an array of innovative test equipment solutions for Collins Aerospace products and programs. Your work will serve internal customers, including our manufacturing and service centers, as well as external customers, domestic and international. The work is fast-paced, with the opportunity to support several different development projects throughout the year.

The Architecture team delivers roughly 15 top-level test stations each year while also maintaining existing test stations. As a focal, you will be critical to the success of the team.

As a Test Engineering Senior Electrical Engineer, you will heavily utilize hardware/software development and debug skills on multi-rack automated test stations. Typical test stations include components such as switch systems, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, and other RF or digital-related equipment.

What You Will Do

• Analyze requirements for hardware design and develop test solutions to meet those requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues with hardware designs.
• Review existing hardware drawings and create new hardware documents.
• Integrate a full test solution and verify test results are accurate, repeatable, and reliable.
• Manage configuration for hardware and all related documentation.
• 5-10% domestic travel as needed.

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
• Design experience with circuit cards.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in PWB design.
• Knowledgeable in RF technology.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

What We Offer

• 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!

Eligible for relocation

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.