Senior Systems Test Engineer (ONSITE)

Overview

On Site
USD 82,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

System Testing
Satellite Communications
Automated Testing
Digital Signal Processing
Cabling
Product Development
Manufacturing
Firmware
System Integration
Computer Architecture
COTS
Interfaces
Software Development
Communication
Project Budget
Mechanical Engineering
Adapter
AutoCAD
Supervision
Manufacturing Operations
Debugging
Collaboration
Engineering Design
Leadership
Test Equipment
Training
Security Clearance
TestStand
LabWindows/CVI
LabVIEW
Instrumentation
VME
Application Development
RF
Power Supply
Computer Hardware
Software Design
Technical Writing
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Visio
CMMI
Six Sigma
Life Insurance
Vehicle Insurance
Insurance
Legal
Aerospace
Military
Bonds

Job Details

Date Posted:
2025-04-01
Country:
United States of America
Location:
FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road , Largo, FL, 33777 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite

Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company is a world leader in advanced communication systems and is responsible for providing systems to all branches of the US military. Mission Systems is looking for a Senior Systems Test Automation Design Engineer to join the Protected Communication Systems (PCS) division within the Test Automation Department (TAD). This team is dedicated to developing design verification and automated production test solutions for Satellite Communications Programs.

You will be joining and helping to lead 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 integrate skills to 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
Prepare and clearly present your work product at project status meetings
Understand and responsibility 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
Minimum of 5 years experience in engineering design and development, with leadership experience, preferably related to Test equipment development efforts
Experience working in the engineering laboratory and transitioning automated solutions to production environments, delivering hardware and software deliverables providing on-site training to final operators
Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with National Instruments' software suite, including TestStand, LabWindows/CVI, and/or LabVIEW
Hardware station design efforts utilizing rack instrumentation, PXIe/MXI, VME application development
Experience with Digital, RF, and/or Power Supply test hardware and/or software design
Technical writing skills is a plus, MS Word, MX Excel, MS Visio
Understanding of engineering processes: CMMI, 6 sigma

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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

*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.

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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