Senior Software Engineer - Test Engineering (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (P3) to lead design, development and testing of test software for production sensor products. You will collaborate with engineers, operators and technicians to solve complex manufacturing challenges onsite.

The role requires a STEM degree and 5 years of software experience (or advanced degree with 3 years), with VB/LabVIEW as preferred skills.

Qualifications

• 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
• Prior experience in a software related position

Responsibilities

• Lead researching, designing, developing, and testing software solutions and networks as well as resolving day-to-day technical problems by troubleshooting software & electrical devices problems on the production line
• Provide strategic guidance for engineering regarding design concepts and requirements to best utilize equipment and coding techniques across test engineering
• Work in a collaborative team environment and communicate effectively with engineers, operators, and technicians
• Design and review major components or major portions of functional test software and present findings to the team
• Develop processes, procedures, and best practices for test software design and development in a manufacturing environment
• Present project and or technical information to peers, internal management, and customers as part of design reviews

Skills

VB programming

LabVIEW

RF electronics

Test equipment

AS9100

JIRA ALM

Multitasking

Education

BSSE

BSCpE

Advanced degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Signal generators

Power supplies

Thermal chambers

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-18

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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.

Our Sensors Test Engineering team in Burnsville Minnesota is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (P3) who possesses a BSSE or BSCpE degree to join our team of experienced engineers and technicians supporting production. As a member of our team, you will lead in defining, designing, troubleshooting, and integrating innovative test software onto test solutions supporting commercial and military and defense sensor products. A successful candidate will be an expert individual contributor, curious to solve problems, and driven to complete deliverables for our customers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• You will lead researching, designing, developing, and testing software solutions, and networks as well as resolving day-to-day technical problems by troubleshooting software & electrical devices problems on the production line.
• You will support in providing strategic guidance for engineering regarding design concepts and requirements to best utilize equipment and coding techniques across test engineering.
• You will work in a collaborative team environment and be able to communicate effectively with engineers, operators, and technicians.
• You will design and review major components or major portions of functional test software and present findings to the team.
• You will develop processes, procedures, and best practices for test software design and development in a manufacturing environment.
• You will present project and or technical information to peers, internal management, and customers as part of design reviews.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• You will gain knowledge to adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions. Design software to communicate and control electrical equipment, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• You will learn to lead the life cycle development of test software and test systems in a manufacturing environment.
• You will learn identification and proposals for modernization of test solutions conducting independent research and analyses.
• You will learn to work as a team to solve the most difficult problems in manufacturing design.
• You will learn how to develop engineering strategies and technical roadmaps for senior leadership.

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
• Prior experience in a software related position

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Strong understanding of programming with Visual Basic (VB), secondarily with LabVIEW.
• Familiarity with RF and digital electronics.
• Hands-on mentality with a curiosity to understand how components interact in a system.
• Strong understanding of software controlled test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, thermal chambers, etc.
• Familiarity with an aerospace manufacturing environment and AS9100.
• Familiarity with standard avionics busses including 1553, ARINC, CAN, RS485, RS232, and 1394
• Familiarity with ALM JIRA project management (Agile).
• Able to function at a high level with multiple tasks and projects, and to effectively change direction based upon business needs.

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 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!

May be eligible for relocation

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.

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.

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