Senior Test Engineer - Fire Protection (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-15



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

At RTX, the world's 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.

Collins Aerospace – 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 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• Experience with Engineering Instrumentation and its Data Acquisition. If you’re 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 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!​

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. 

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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