Senior Test Engineer- HW/SW Support (Onsite)

at  Collins Aerospace

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Typically requires a Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 5 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience or an Advanced Degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior engineering or equivalent experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Must have experience supporting automated test stations or systems
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with software applications using C, C++, C#, NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, or other test software programming languages.
• Strong technical writing skills and an ability to collaborate with a cross functional team of professionals.
• Ability to interface ATE test software with laboratory and production tests instrumentation such as but not limited to oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, and/or direct current power supplies.
• Knowledge of software Configuration Management environments such as Git/Github/Subversion
• Experience with file transfer protocol (FTP) and data transfer between Unit Under Test and test set computer for Software/Firmware loading as well as data captures.
  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.
  Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
  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.

POSITION ROLE TYPE:

Onsite
The Senior Test Engineer- HW/SW Support is part of the Expert on Call (EOC) team focused on the development, integration, test, and maintenance of hardware/software as a part of on-site factory support of test systems to support product testing. In this role, you will develop applications, libraries, and instrument drivers using the software style, development language, and integrated development environment specified by the organization.
This position provides the opportunity to contribute to multidiscipline engineering teams. Typical work involves the development of both engineering and production test equipment, environments, and systems. As such, you will contribute to the completion of all stages of test product development for Collins Aerospace test products. You will be expected to act, either as a part of their team or independently, to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of test systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain ATE (Automated Test Equipment) test software for a factory/production environment which exercises and analyzes hardware deliverable products.
• Support cradle to grave efforts including requirements, design, integration, validation, verification, and maintenance for all test software activities.
• Prioritize, handle, and lead multiple tasks in a production environment.
• Troubleshooting software and hardware for test equipment development.
• Communication with an engineering team, functional and program leadership.