Collins Aerospace · 5 hours ago
Sr Test and Validation Engineer 1st Shift (Onsite - Puerto Rico)
Santa Isabel, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCollins Aerospace is a leader in aerospace technology, seeking a Senior Test and Validation Engineer to enhance testing processes and ensure product compliance. The role involves overseeing equipment preparation for testing, establishing validation standards, and providing technical leadership to team members.
AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee the preparation of equipment for testing to ensure that systems perform according to necessary specifications on all platforms/projects/systems
Establish validation standards and develops testing protocols for all platforms/projects/systems
Review and submit documentation of testing/validation results and confirms operations according to necessary regulations to ensure production quality all platforms/projects/systems
Provide technical leadership to team members on all protocols for testing/validation
Provide engineering support for electronics & electromechanical manufacturing operations, including circuit card assembly, box build, and system integration
Lead investigation, root cause and corrective action (RCCA) for electrical, test, and yield issues impacting production
Develop, maintain, and improve electrical manufacturing processes, test methods, and work instructions to meet design intent and workmanship standards
Collaborate with Design Engineering to resolve producibility, testability, and obsolescence issues
Partner with Quality Engineering to support audits, customer escapes, nonconformances, and corrective action plans
Provide analysis’ for the decomposition of customer specifications and system level requirements into sub-system and piece part requirements, and develops verification criteria and plans for the requirements
Read complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings is required
Review defects trends, identify systemic root causes and process improvements and recommend new approaches, tools, techniques that drive continuous improvements in the development processes
Proactively identify and communicate technical issues and help resolve these issues. Ensure these issues are elevated to project leadership for resolution
Qualification
Required
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
Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
Experience supporting electronics manufacturing environments (e.g., circuit card assembly, test, integration)
Experience in Aerospace or Defense Manufacturing
Experience with troubleshooting skills across electrical circuits, test equipment, and manufacturing processes
Familiarity with IPC standards, ESD controls, and high-reliability electronics
Experience supporting test stations, ATE, or functional test environments
Exceptionally strong communication skills, experience presenting technical data to program management and executive leadership
Knowledge of Embedded Systems and Digital Hardware architecture/design
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
Life insurance and disability coverage
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
And more!
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
Recent News
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