Date Posted:
2026-05-12
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-RICHARDSON-461 3200 E Renner Rd RENNER BLDG 461
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 clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

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.

Collins Aerospace is looking to hire an entry-level engineer to support programs focused on radio transmitters and antenna systems that enable critical military communication capabilities. This role will support electrical test activities and work closely with test technicians to assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis during the assembly, test, and acceptance processes for Collins products.

This is an onsite role in Richardson, TX. This role is eligible for relocation.

What You will Do

• Provides technical support and interpretation of drawings and product specifications to assist in the assembly, inspection, testing, and troubleshooting of moderately complex products (circuit card through top level) within assigned work areas under moderate supervision.
• Collaborates with Design Engineering, Test Engineering, Component Application Engineers, and other Manufacturing Electrical Engineers to support implementation of design changes and sustainment activities for released products and ongoing project objectives.
• Coordinates with design engineering on minor product and test equipment updates to address obsolete parts, tolerance concerns, and yield issues, including supporting associated drawing changes and documentation updates.
• Assists in generating and maintaining test documentation and evaluating test equipment and process flows to improve test effectiveness, efficiency, and day-to-day operational performance.
• Supports training of test technicians on new products and test equipment and contributes to development of test fixtures, troubleshooting aids, and process improvements within the work area.
• Participates in analyzing test failures to identify root causes and corrective actions and assists in preparation of failure analysis reports. May support minor improvements to existing card test fixtures and equipment to improve test flow and effectiveness.
• Evaluates Customer Returned Goods (CRG) activity to support efficient repair and return of units and assists in analyzing failure data for trends and recurring issues within area of responsibility.
• Identifies opportunities for producibility and process improvements by analyzing tolerance limits, design margins, test specifications, and test yield issues using standard procedures and engineering judgment.
• Assists in analyzing and developing test strategy and process flow for individual LRUs or systems while considering capacity, workflow efficiency, and capital cost objectives.
• Supports evaluation, selection, and recommendation of capital test equipment using sound

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and less than 2 years prior relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Domain knowledge of test processes and experience with commercial test equipment for RF/Microwave hardware, Digital hardware, Analog hardware, or software development.
• Experience with programming languages Visual Studio, LabWindows/CVI, LabVIEW, Test Stand, and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Background and/or knowledge of Military Platform Integration
• Background and/or knowledge in RF communications, networking, and interface definition

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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Relocation Eligibility

• Eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

*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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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At RTX, we're a team of explorers united in our goal to push the boundaries of known science – and solve the world's most complex problems.

We design. We engineer. We code. We research. We patent. We test. We learn. We iterate. We manufacture. We produce.

We are advancing aviation, building smarter defense systems and creating innovations to take us deeper into space. Progress is not inevitable. It is initiated – by tirelessly asking the hard questions and finding answers.

Progress defines the future and defines us – because the progress we make matters.