Date Posted:
2026-06-16
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of U.S. Person go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
Collins Aerospace 6 Fire Protection is looking to hire a Test Engineer to join our design engineering test group to support development testing, qualification testing, customer field support and operations concerns related to our family of product lines that provide fire protection systems to both military and commercial customers. The test engineer will get hands on experience working with several areas including electronic, mechanical and hydraulic test systems, data acquisition and instrumentation.
What You Will Do:
- Specification review and requirements assessment, documentation, and implementation for DO-160 environmental type testing.
- Identifying compliance differences between specified requirements and our existing capabilities
- Creating development and qualification test plans, procedures and reports
- Reviewing customer comments against test documentation, resolving differences and updating documents.
- Developing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing test systems
- Interfacing with customer, systems engineers and program managers to address compliance issues as needed
- Ordering materials and equipment as needed to support planned tests.
- Ensuring tests are properly set up and instrumented including use of data acquisition equipment
- Leading execution of those tests at our onsite test facilities or offsite locations
- Work collaboratively in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) consisting of various disciplines including Engineering, Operations, and Quality to achieve optimal design solutions.
- Supporting other test engineers in their execution of similar activities
- Adhering to all Collins export, ethics and safety requirements
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience oran Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience
- Experience with Engineering Instrumentation and its Data Acquisition. If you9re a recent graduate, coursework involving measurement systems will suffice.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite & Windows.
- Ability to rapidly learn new Data Acquisition Software.
- Familiarity with engineering documentation such as Test Procedures & Reports.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally on occasion to support outside testing
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience with data acquisition tools such as DASYLab, Dewetron DAQs & Oxygen
- Familiarity with Engineering Standards such as DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.
- Understanding of engineering drawings and how to read them.
- Experience with Environmental Test Engineering such as Thermal, Altitude, and Dynamic Testing.
- Experience with National Instruments hardware and software, LabVIEW, MATLAB
What We Offer
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 illnessinsurance, 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!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.
*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.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 candidate9s 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 company9s 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.
