Date Posted:
2025-03-20Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteJoin Collins Aerospace and Help Shape the Future of Aerospace.
At Collins Aerospace, its not just about doing a job — it’s about making an impact. As an Engineering Lab Test / Instrumentation Engineer II at our Windsor Locks facility, youll be at the forefront of innovation, designing and running Data Acquisition and Control Systems that simulate the real-world environments our products will face.
This is your chance to work with some of the most advanced aerospace technologies on the planet, testing everything from aircraft components and environmental control systems to jet engine fuel pumps, satellite thermal systems, and propeller systems. The work you do will directly influence the performance, safety, and reliability of products that impact millions of lives globally.
If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, tackle challenging projects, and contribute to the future of aerospace, we want you to be a part of our team.
What You Will Do
Measure physical phenomena (e.g., temperature, pressure, mass flow, acceleration, speed, electrical properties, etc.) in the pursuit of Engineering product development
Design, build, tune and automate Data Acquisition and Control System for Laboratory test facilities or flight test applications
Consult and advise Engineering on measurement techniques, sensors, instrumentation, signal conditioning, computing, or other special test equipment needed to enable their specific inquiry
Procure instrumentation and test services, oversee the fabrication of your custom measurement designs
Collaborate with Lab Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to design, build and operate unique and state-of-the-art test facilities in our several specialized Labs – Pneumatic, Fuel, Hydro-Mechanical, Vibration, Electronic
Manage the installation, check-out and troubleshooting of test setups and systems
Direct and train Instrument & Measurement technicians to operate the systems you’ve created
Provide data reduction, analysis, and reporting of measurement results to Engineering customers
What You Will Learn
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in physics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
Excellent computer literacy, including proficiency with operating systems and programming languages.
Familiarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, or other data acquisition environments.
Experience creating mechanical or electrical engineering drawings and schematics, using Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks, or UnigraphicsR
What We Offer
Benefits
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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!
Eligible for relocation.
Learn More & Apply Now!
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
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.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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.
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