Principal Electrical Engineer, Engineering Test Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-17 Country: United States of America Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6 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 Collins Aerospace, a leader in Generator and Emergency Power Test Equipment, is seeking an innovative and skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge test equipment and setups for the development and production of aircraft power generation components. Our Test Equipment group plays a critical role in supporting both test facilities and programs through every phase of the lifecycle—from development to production. This is an exciting opportunity to take on new challenges as Collins Aerospace continues to shape the future of aircraft electric power systems. The ideal candidate will be a strong analytical thinker with a proven ability to design, build, and validate test setups. Experience with instrumentation, data recording, and the design of electrical systems and harnesses is essential. As part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, you will support our generator test labs and wind tunnels by developing and enhancing Test Equipment, as well as maintaining and upgrading Production Test Equipment. We are looking for a creative, forward-thinking engineer who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and eager to help drive the next generation of test equipment innovation. What You Will Do Evaluate new product test specifications and determine the equipment requirements needed to meet testing needs. Analyze requirements for unit testing interfaces and electrical circuits to ensure proper functionality. Design harnessing for test equipment and test setups to support accurate and efficient testing. Incorporate instrumentation into test setups, including monitoring for flows, pressures, load, torque, airspeed, vibration, and temperature. Design and coordinate the build, checkout, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in collaboration with the hourly workforce. Create electrical schematics to document designs and ensure clear communication across teams. Create project estimates and work within budget constraints for time and cost to meet project goals. Provide mentoring to new or early career peers. Drive Process Standardization and document it with Standard Work Drive Non-Recurring Expense (NRE) reduction efforts in Test Engineering processes Drive AutoCad-E as the common platform for Electrical Designs Qualifications You Must Have 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 5+ years of electrical design and integration experience Experience working with test operators to modify and support test equipment. Experience preparing and presenting analysis, reports, test results, and other contract deliverables related to analyses performed Demonstrated ability to manage and execute both small and large engineering projects. Hands-on experience designing, building, integrating, and troubleshooting electrical test equipment and test systems. Ability to understand or support LabView software development is a plus Strong written and verbal communication skills 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 illness insurance, 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!   Learn More & Apply Now!  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!  *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 selec