Test Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Test Engineer to work with Collins Aerospace design engineers in developing and validating cargo system handling equipment, including mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic components. You will design test plans, run experiments, collect data, and prepare reports while collaborating across teams.

Travel up to 10% may be required to support engineering activities. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and analyze

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Test Engineering or related STEM earned by start date.
• Experience with industry-specific technology and cross-functional project work.
• Ability to design and execute test plans and report findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Design Engineers for test activities.
• Outline, estimate, design, develop and implement test plans and equipment setups.
• Execute test plans, collect data, perform data analysis and conclude findings.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data to support engineering changes.
• Produce drawings, test reports, procedures and engineering documentation.
• Perform research and Test Engineering lab functions for mechanical, electronic or electro-mechanical devices.
• Present technical information to peers, internal management and external customers.
• Ability to reverse engineer existing equipment and document it.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Test Engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Test Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum Analyzers

Power Supplies

Dynamometers

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 ~ 2604 Highway 20 N ~ PLANT 1 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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

The primary responsibility for this position is to work closely with Design Engineers at Collins Aerospace in developing and validating aerospace cargo system handling equipment. That equipment includes structural and mechanical components, electro-mechanical components, and electronics.

The Test Engineer who fills this position requires strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills using equipment including, but not limited to the following test equipment: Digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, dynamotors and electronic load cells. This position could also require use of equipment to support structural, thermal, humidity, fluids and vibration test requirements. Test fixture design and fabrication requiring light machining or additive manufacturing methods may also be utilized.

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical support to Design Engineers for a test activities.
• Outline, estimate, design, develop and implement test plans and equipment set-ups.
• Execute test plans, collects data, perform standard analysis of data and conclude findings as appropriate.
• Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes to support engineering disciplines.
• Produce drawings, test reports, acceptance test procedures and engineering documentation.
• Perform research and Test Engineering laboratory functions for mechanical, electronic or electro-mechanical devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems.
• Prepare and present technical information to peers, internal management and external customers.
• Ability to reverse engineer existing equipment, i.e. documenting something that is already built.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Test Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
• Experience working with industry-specific technology.
• Prior experience working in a cross-functional setting to collaborate on projects and report-outs for all levels of the business.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.