Test Automation Development Engineer (Onsite) (Largo)

Test Automation Systems Development Engineer

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customer's toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Test Automation Systems Development Engineer to join the Automation Department (TAD) at RTX. This team is dedicated to developing design verification testing (DVT) and automated production test deliverables for Satellite Communications Programs.

You will be joining a team driving the development of automated test solutions for communication systems and sub-systems. Technologies may include analog, digital, signal processing, RF, and software development. Mechanical design experience a plus, relating to fixture development, adaptors, and interconnect cabling. Software development for automating test stations in National Instruments TestStand, LabVIEW, and / or LabWindows (CVI) is strongly recommended. Our team is involved in early phases of product development from concept through development cycle, into production and program sustainment.

What You Will Do

• Develop test hardware and software, from requirements definition through build and integration processes, followed by deployment to manufacturing or customer facilities.
• Design, support, and integration skill sets may include multiple disciplines in communications, RF, analog, digital, firmware, as well as systems integration.
• In-depth knowledge of computer architecture, COTs equipment, interconnects / interfaces, and standard communication protocols.
• Proven skills in software development and integration using tools including NI TestStand, LabVIEW, and / or LabWindows (CVI).
• Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills to enable effective personnel interaction and collaboration with a multi-discipline team. Example of this would be define and lead a Preliminary and Detailed Design Review.
• Prepare and clearly present your work product at project status meetings.
• Understand and responsibility to meet established project budget, schedule, and performance commitments.
• Work with mechanical engineering to design and develop test adapter and fixturing design activities. AutoCAD knowledge a plus.
• Ability to function autonomously with limited supervision, as an individual contributor, within a multi-functional team environment.
• Support Manufacturing operations, including on-site troubleshooting and debugging, both independently and in collaboration with production and design engineering teams.

Qualifications You Must Have

Qualifications We Prefer

What We Offer

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military, and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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.