Senior Test Support Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-09-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

W61: Puerto Rico - Aerospace Felicia Industrial Park, Santa Isabel, PR, 00757 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, 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.

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.

We are looking to add a talented and forward-thinking Senior Test Support Engineer to our Electronic Test Engineering (ETE) Sustainment team in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico. This position is for a seasoned professional who will be responsible for supporting automated production test equipment used for the testing of complex electronic aerospace control products. Candidates will be part of a small team responsible for providing technical support and oversight of mainly electronic test systems running in our Santa Isabel manufacturing site. This site also has an electromechanical branch that may require support periodically. This assignment has the potential to evolve into one that could include software design of automated software used for new equipment as the candidate’s experience level increases.

Eligible for relocation

Occasional (up to 10%) travel, as required

Primary Responsibilities:

• Engineering support for electronic end-item test, focusing on the test execution and other software aspects of automated test stands used for Acceptance and Environmental testing.
• Apply hands-on troubleshooting/problem solving skills and analytical thinking to determine root cause and corrective action of electronic production test failures.
• Interpret test requirements that define both hardware I/O and embedded software details of the unit under test, as well as the test procedure and measurement boundaries used to determine successful test results.
• Develop software using graphical and/or text-based programming languages (Such as: HP Basic, UNIX, Linux, C#, NI LabView, Agilent VEE, Allen Bradley-RS Logic500, ODACS)
• Build and maintain computer systems used in test platforms, including special interface hardware and software drivers.
• Will report functionally to ETE Sustainment management located in Rockford, IL while receiving on-site direction from Puerto Rico Test Support management.
• Assist with Ethernet port assignment and networking to local and remote servers for data storage needs.
• Manage documentation of rig modifications into work packages per defined work instructions.
• Strong focus on maintaining internal and external customer satisfaction and quality.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional team members, as well as internal & external customers.

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• 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 
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required     https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Software experience using text based and/or graphical programming languages (C, Agilent, VEE, Basic, NI LabView)
• Experience with any of the following IEEE-488, VME, PCI, and VXI instrumentation under PC control
• Hardware/software integration experience - understanding of electronic circuits design and analysis
• Familiarity with standard communications busses/protocols such as EAI (Enterprise application integration)- RS232/422/485, IEEE1394, MS1553B, Ethernet, CAN Bus

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.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
 

*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.

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.

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 
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP) 
• Life insurance and disability coverage 
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions 
• And more! 

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.

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