Test Equipment Engineering - Electrical/Software Engineer (Onsite)

RTX; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Rockford, IL is seeking an Electrical/Test Engineer to design control panels, develop LabVIEW software, and lead verification for aerospace test equipment used in production, R&D, and qualification testing. The role emphasizes hands-on hardware selection, electrical schematics, and cross-functional collaboration within Collins Aerospace MPC.

You will design, implement, and maintain LabVIEW-based test systems, participate in budget estimation, and support delivered equipment

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience designing control panels and documenting schematics
• Demonstrated LabVIEW development experience with NI hardware platforms

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain LabVIEW software in Windows, FPGA and RTOS environments for test equipment
• Specify and implement NI cRIO, cDAQ, and PXI hardware solutions
• Design electrical control panels, power distribution systems, and circuits for aerospace test equipment
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics in AutoCAD Electrical and wiring diagrams
• Lead cross-functional teams including engineers and program managers
• Estimate confidential test equipment proposals and budgets
• Lead test equipment activities from design to commissioning
• Develop performance, maintenance, and calibration requirements for stands

Skills

LabVIEW development

Electrical control panels

Schematic design

NI hardware platforms

Data acquisition

Education

STEM degree

BSEE

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

NI LabVIEW hardware

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-19 Country: United States of America Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P1 ~ 2421 11th St ~ 2421 11TH ST-P1 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 Seeking an Electrical/Test Engineer with hands‑on experience in control panel design, component selection, electrical schematics, NI LabVIEW development, and NI hardware platforms. This role offers the opportunity to design test systems, develop LabVIEW-based software, support verification and validation, and contribute to advanced aerospace test equipment. The successful candidate will design electrical control systems, specify data acquisition and control hardware, develop LabVIEW based software for test equipment, participate in budget and schedule estimation, lead equipment verification & validation efforts, and provide support for delivered test equipment within the Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) division of Collins Aerospace. The test equipment is utilized for production, R&D, and qualification testing of cutting‑edge military and commercial aerospace products including fuel pumps, air turbine starters and blowers, engine and air frame gearboxes, and lube and scavenge pumps The ideal candidate is eager to grow their expertise in aerospace test systems, controls, data acquisition, and LabVIEW while working on production, R&D, and qualification testing.

What You Will Do

• Develop, maintain, and update LabVIEW software in Windows, FPGA, and Real-Time OS environments for manual and automated test equipment and stands.
• Specify and implement appropriate NI cRIO, cDAQ, and PXI hardware solutions
• Utilize LabVIEW coding best practices including well documented, scalable, maintainable, and modular code based on standardized architecture and common design patterns such as QMH and State Machines
• Design electrical control panels, power distribution systems, and electrical circuits for aerospace test equipment.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics (in AutoCAD Electrical), wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Work on cross-functional teams which include Product Development Engineers, Sustaining Engineers, Program Managers, Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Operations Managers.
• Estimate confidential test equipment proposals including specifications of proprietary hardware or software, equipment design documentation, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead test equipment activities including design, build, assembly, checkout, verification/validation, and commissioning
• Develop performance, maintenance, and calibration requirements for test stands and equipment.
• Participate/lead peer reviews of specifications, designs, and concepts for test equipment, components, and systems.

What You Will Learn

• Gain experience managing projects from conception to completion, including development, planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale test stands and equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of the complete product family, including fuel pumps, oil pumps, air turbine starters, blowers, and gearboxes, with a strong understanding of their functions, and the validation processes.
• Advanced LabVIEW programming skills

Qualifications

You Must Have

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Experience designing control panels, selecting components, documenting schematics
• Demonstratable experience with NI LabVIEW development and NI hardware platforms

We Prefer

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). CLA or CLD certification
• Experience programming NI LabVIEW for Real-Time (RT) and FPGA platforms.
• Intermediate-level experience with AutoCAD Electrical for electrical schematics, drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with industrial automation, controls, and test system integration.
• Experience working within the aerospace industry
• Hands‑on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, air compressors, motors, Variable frequency Drives (VFDs), torque sensors, temperature controllers, and flowmeters
• Experience programming and implementing safety controller and safety related control systems

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!

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

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.

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.