System Integration Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

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:

None/Not Required

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.

Are you ready to lead a pivotal role in shaping the success of our Value Stream Operations organization?

Collins Aerospace is seeking a skilled Linux Software and Hardware System Integration Engineer to join our Special Test Equipment (STE) Group. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting engine test simulations and ensuring the reliability of advanced test systems used across commercial and military programs. The ideal candidate brings a Linux and programming background, software logic and systems test experience, and an electrical engineering foundation.

This is an onsite role primarily based in East Hartford, CT. Domestic and international travel, as needed, will be required to support remote test system operations.

What You’ll Do

• Perform Linux system administration tasks (e.g., user management, configuration updates, file transfers) leveraging automation tools such as Ansible.
• Execute Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) on new and modified Closed Loop Bench (CLB) systems.
• Develop and modify UI (Universal Interface) support test scripts to meet program-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with STE leads and managers to ensure proper operation of test systems and provide direct support to system users.
• Monitor priority issues, track and resolve problems preventing effective use of test systems.
• Maintain test system software to ensure security, enable new functionality, and address bugs.
• Define and maintain system-level interface documentation (Master I/O) for new test systems in partnership with the STE hardware design team.
• Install and remove Electronic Engine Controls (EECs) in support of Verification Integrated Product Teams (VIPTs).
• Identify, suggest, and evaluate test system modifications that enhance usability and performance.
• Use Commercial off the shelf (COTS) instrumentation (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, ARINC/1553/1394 analyzers) to troubleshoot bus and system integration issues.
• Perform design modifications to cabling, connectors, and circuit boards as required to support updates
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Background in electrical engineering, hardware/software integration, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with Linux system administration and automation (e.g., Ansible).
• Proficiency in Python and software scripting for test automation.
• Familiarity with test systems, hardware interfaces, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Experience with COTS instrumentation and communication protocols (ARINC, 1553, 1394).
• Willingness to travel occasionally (domestic and international).
  
  

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! 
  
  

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!

Role type definition:

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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