Space Systems Mechanical Test Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced engineer to design, implement, and maintain test processes for Space Systems hardware onsite in Windsor Locks, CT. You will lead corrective actions during manufacturing and testing and interface across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Programs to ensure delivery of validated hardware and data.

The role requires 5–7+ years in complex mechanical systems, instrumentation/data acquisition, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• University degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• 5–7+ years experience in manufacturing complex mechanical systems.
• Experience with advanced instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience with Windows and publishing software.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain test processes for Space Systems hardware using lean philosophies and techniques.
• Lead action in development, planning & implementation of timely corrective actions for manufacturing/testing problems.
• Involve in testing, data analysis, and interface with all engineering areas.
• Interpret customer test requirements and prepare cost estimates to support a test program.
• Interface daily with Program, Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering teams to meet hardware/data deliveries.
• Support laboratory testing of Space Station hardware.
• Develop and validate tooling concepts.
• Write and maintain operation/test procedures.
• Define test rig and facility requirements.
• Participate on Integrated Product Development teams.
• Review drawings and concepts and resolve producibility concerns.

Skills

Test engineering

Data analysis

Instrumentation

Communication skills

Windows OS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

LabVIEW

CAD (Creo/ProE)

MRP system

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced engineer to design, implement, and maintain test processes for Space Systems hardware onsite in Windsor Locks, CT. You will lead corrective actions during manufacturing and testing and interface across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Programs to ensure delivery of validated hardware and data.

The role requires 5–7+ years in complex mechanical systems, instrumentation/data acquisition, and strong communication skills.