Senior Manufacturing Engineer III - Electronics (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-10-02



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-FL-MELBOURNE-308 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 308



Position Role Type:

Unspecified



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

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

 

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.  We are growing and adding a Senior Manufacturing Electrical/Test Engineering position supporting our product lines in the Melbourne, FL facility. 

 

As a Manufacturing Engineer III - Electronics, you will make a significant contribution to the team through developing, verifying, and sustaining test processes, test equipment, and test procedures that will be used in the manufacturing of new and existing Collins Aerospace products. 

 

This is an onsite role in Melbourne, FL.

Relocation Assistance will be provided.

 

What You Will Do:

Projects & New Solutions 

• Participate in cross-functional team efforts to improve test yields, production throughput, test capacity, and overall product Quality. 
• Identify component test failure trends and perform root cause analysis. Implement corrective actions to resolve. Prepare test failure analysis reports as required for production. 
• Study performance and reliability of existing test equipment and establish programs and solutions for decreasing test equipment downtime. 
• Analyze test approach, plans, and processes for cost reduction, test efficiency, test yields improvement, and manufacturing test capacity opportunities. 
• Provide capacity planning and utilization analysis for accurate staffing and test equipment needs. Identify new test approaches that will minimize production staffing needs and capital requirements. 
• Select and order capital test equipment using sound cost/payback analysis. Generate and track Appropriation Requests. 
• Improve existing test fixtures, equipment, and critical spares needed to improve test performance and equipment uptime. 
• Participates in Production Readiness Reviews to determine suitability of new designs for production. 
• Support efforts to conduct Gage R&R efforts on new test solutions to verify consistent product and equipment performance. 

Sustain/Support 

• Responsible for providing technical support for entire product test process, board level through top-level test and support floor test technicians in meeting monthly production schedule. 
• Responsible for Real Time Problem Resolution (RTPR) performance metric related to equipment down time and Test process interruption with focus on maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 
• Develop complete working knowledge of any assigned test systems and hardware. 
• Provide test engineering support during the resolution of manufacturing flow inhibitors (MFIs). 
• Provides technical assistance and support for floor test technicians. 
• Provide technical mentorship to other engineers. 
• Interface with design engineering in coordinating design changes required for sustaining production during the resolution of obsolete part, tolerance, and test yield issues. 
• Work with test technicians to train them on products and test systems. 
• Maintain test documentation for current configuration and oversee accurate change management procedures for all test documents. 

 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• Prior experience working in electronics manufacturing with product testing focus

 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficient with use of benchtop electronic test equipment and reading schematics and wiring diagrams, and experience with Environmental Stress Screening ESS or HASS testing.

• Component-level electronic troubleshooting/failure analysis experience and understanding of analog and digital based circuitry, RF knowledge 

• Understanding of Parametric Process control and versed in implementation. 
• Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges. 
• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.   

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 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!  

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 customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.  

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

 

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 

 

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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 

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. 

 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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