Date Posted: 2025 08 25 Country: United States of America
Location:FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road , Largo, FL, 33777 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status requirements:The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security ed security Clearance:is required. U.S. quired. U.S.quired. U.S. citizenship:is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a securityclearance Security
Clearance: Secret Current Raytheon Company, Managed By Collins Aerospace. 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 customer' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Test Automation Systems Design Engineer to join the Protected Communication Systems 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 ftware, fromftware, fromftware, fromftware, fromftware, fromftware, fromftware, fromrequirements definition through build and integration processes, followed by deployment to manufacturing or customer facilities. Design, support and integration skill sets may include multiple disciplines in communications, RF, analog, digital, firmware, as well as systems integration. Proven project leadership knowledge, leading a multi disciplined team through program execution and deployment. Schedule development and tracking for program planning/execution, while tracking any deviations from plan to actual Proposal and bidding
experience to foster new technologies and business growth overall. 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. Example of this would be define and lead a Preliminary and Detailed Design Review. Prepare and clearly present your work product at project status meetings Understand and responsibility to 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 8 years m of 8 yearsexperience 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 degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant
experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of
experience.
Qualifications We Prefer Strong interpersonal and communication
skills, decision making and problem solving
skills, working individual tasks as well as within a team environment, and technical writing
skills (MS Word, MX Excel, MS Visio).
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. 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. -------
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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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. on, Virginia.