Test Engineering – Principal Electrical Engineer

Date Posted:

2026-06-04



Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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.

Our Sensors Test Engineering team in Burnsville Minnesota is seeking a Principal Electrical & Electronics Engineer (P4) to join our team of experienced engineers and technicians supporting production. As a member of our team, you will lead in defining, designing, developing, troubleshooting, and integrating innovative test solutions supporting commercial and military and defense sensor products. In this role, you will direct engineering strategy, architecture, and complex projects across multiple teams and at various stages of their life cycle. A successful candidate will be an expert individual contributor, mentoring staff, and aligning technical goals with business objectives.

What You Will Do: 

• You will lead researching, designing, developing, and testing electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks as well as resolving day-to-day technical problems by troubleshooting electrical devices problems on the production line.

• You will lead in providing strategic guidance for engineering regarding design concepts and requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques across test engineering.

• You will complete and release drawings, designs, electrical schematics, and wirelist / BOMs as required per formal change management procedures.

• You will work in a collaborative team environment and be able to communicate effectively with engineers, operators, and technicians.

• You will design and review major components or major portions of functional systems, technically advanced prototype test systems, and promotional or specific products using computer design and engineering systems.  

• You will be responsible for coaching and mentoring staff and aligning technical goals with business objectives. 

• You will develop processes, procedures, and best practices for test equipment design and development in a manufacturing environment.

• You will serve as the subject matter expert for hardware related questions and peer reviews.

What You Will Learn:   

• You will gain knowledge to adapt machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions. Designs electrical equipment, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

• You will learn to lead the life cycle development of test equipment and test systems in a manufacturing environment.

• You will learn identification and proposals for modernization of test equipment conducting independent research and analyses.

• You will learn to work as a team to solve the most difficult problems in manufacturing design.

• You will learn how to develop engineering strategies and technical roadmaps for senior leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Qualifications We Prefer:  

• Strong understanding of Electronics and Electrical design and safety.

• Familiarity with CAD modeling software, preferably SolidWorks or Creo.

• Hands-on mentality with a curiosity to understand how components interact in a system.

• Familiarity with an aerospace manufacturing environment and AS9100.

• Familiarity with standard avionics busses including 1553, ARINC, CAN, RS485, RS232, and 1394

• Familiarity with ALM JIRA project management (Agile).

• Able to function at a high level with multiple tasks and projects, and to effectively change direction based upon business needs.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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