Mechanical Test Engineer II

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.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Test Engineer II to join our team in Fairfield, CA. In this role, you will support destructive and non‑destructive testing (NDT) on advanced energetic devices, ensuring our products meet stringent customer performance requirements. You will design test equipment, instrumentation, and processes, apply continuous improvement principles, and troubleshoot testing work stoppages to keep operations on schedule. Safety is a core expectation; you are expected to complete all safety training timely and actively participate in the safety program.

Salary range: $75,800 – $144,200 USD.

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• 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.
  
• Perform 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.
  
• Travel to external test sites as needed (up to 5%).
  
• Perform other duties as required.
  

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• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field.
  
• Ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) access.
  
• U.S. citizenship required.
  
• BS or MS degree in electrical, mechatronic, or mechanical engineering, or related discipline (preferred).
  
• 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 participation in PSM and Process Hazard Analysis.
  

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• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
  
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution; lifetime income strategy option.
  
• Tuition reimbursement program.
  
• Student loan repayment program.
  
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
  
• Optional coverages: 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 and autism benefit.
  
• Employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
  
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
  
• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.
  
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
  
• TELADOC medical experts second opinion program.
  
• Possible relocation assistance.
  
• Additional benefits.
  

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, 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.