Mechanical Test Engineer II

RTX•Fairfield, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer II to join our team Onsite in Fairfield, CA! In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to support Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) on advanced energetic devices, ensuring our products meet and exceed stringent customer performance requirements. As a Test Engineer II, you will take ownership of designing test equipment, instrumentation, and processes, playing a crucial role in the success of our testing operations. You’ll also apply Continuous Improvement (CI) principles to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and improve overall quality, driving greater efficiency and reliability in testing. A key part of your responsibility will be troubleshooting and resolving work stoppages, implementing permanent and timely solutions to keep testing on schedule. You’ll ensure the safe and reliable operation of test equipment and fixtures, maintaining high standards of safety and performance in a fast-paced environment. As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield, Safety is an expectation. Employees are expected to work safely, follow all safety rules, requirements, procedures, and instructions always. You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others. You are expected to complete all safety training in a timely manner.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) access.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

A BS or MS degree in electrical, mechatronic, or mechanical engineering or related discipline
Experience developing test processes
Energetic Destructive Testing Experience
Experience working with Matlab or other analysis software
Experience working with data acquisition systems
3-5 years of participating in PSM and Process Hazard Analysis

Responsibilities

Design, Develop, and Validate Test Fixtures for performance testing
Create 3D CAD models and 2D detail drawings of tooling, fixtures, and equipment
Write Test Procedures, Standards, and Operation Manuals
Analyze engineering drawings and specifications to determine testing requirements
Preform Post Process Data Analysis to Validate test Performance
Design and implement test setups, instrumentation and firing systems
Create equipment specifications, scopes of work, and validation plans
Analyze project cost/benefit and write cost justification for management review
Plan and execute tasks using project management tools
Train direct labor employees on testing processes and equipment
Specify, procure and maintain instrumentation and data acquisition systems
Create and Maintain testing Bill of Materials
Lead kaizen events to identify and eliminate waste
Willingness to travel to external test sites as needed (up to 5%)
All other duties as required.

Benefits

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
Maybe eligible for relocation
And more!