Principal SystemsTest Engineer Energetics & Propulsion (Onsite)

Fairfield, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 224000 - 224000

Posted on: 08-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA09: Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road Fairfield CA 94533 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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Collins Aerospace an RTX company is a leader in technologically advanced andintelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospacehas the capabilities comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customerstoughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace in Fairfield CA is seeking a Systems/Test Engineer responsible for developing new energetic products adaptive engineering of existing energetic product lines sustaining current energetic product lines and providing requirements and testing support within the Propulsions site. The Systems Engineer will be involved in all phases of the products life including proposal preparation brainstorming sessions design supplier support manufacturing support non-conforming material analysis qualification testing failure investigations and sustaining activities. The position is expected to participate in continuous improvement activities be capable of leading efforts ability to break down complex requirements create plans to resolve requirement gaps produce testing methodology and provide recommendations for complex technical issues in the department.

Our facility manufactures and tests explosive propellant and cartridge-actuated devices. From small discrete devices to canopy removal systems and Rocket Motors our facilities support a nearly unlimited selection of products. We know whats at stake every day when we come to work. Its not only our reputation for excellence; its the very lives of the men and women who rely on our products.

This position will be working onsite in Fairfield CA.

This position is eligible for relocation benefits for qualified candidates.

What You Will Do

Review Request for Quotes from customers to evaluate feasibility ensure all requirements are managed by Qual by Similarity (QBS) Analysis or Testing and scope of effort is bid.
Participate in brainstorming efforts for part design and/or new specification conditions and provide feedback and guidance on requirements impact and testing needs.
Manage requirements on all phases of the product life cycle using a compliance matrix or similar requirements management tool.
Help review and provide requirements guidance on development and production hardware to determine spec vs. actual conditions.
Help with designing modeling and analyzing system/customer requirements.
Lead and develop testing methods to qualify design and verify customer and internal requirements.
Communicate with customers to provide technical information engineering recommendations action plans and risk assessments.
Lead or participate in failure investigations creating fault trees creating requirements-based actions and quickly determining root cause to implement corrective action.
Work with Project/Program Management to ensure all project milestones are achieved within identified and documented time budget and performance expectations for multiple projects.
Monitor and report the status of all projects to management and customers.
Support continuous improvement activities to improve development project execution.
Perform other duties as needed.

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
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) access
Experience working as a Systems Engineer in the Aerospace Industry directly working with aerospace hardware development or sustainment programs

What We Prefer

Experience with energetic engineering is highly desired but not required.
Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama DOORS etc.
Graduate degrees in Systems Mechanical Aerospace or Electrical engineering are preferred.
Experience with modeling and analysis of complex engineering problems.
Experience reviewing distilling and managing technical requirements on complex systems.
Experience running failure investigations creating fault trees and driving to a root cause and corrective actions.
Experience creating test plans from engineering requirements executing tests and distilling data to verify requirements.
Must be proficient at prioritizing and managing workload as well as having very strong decision making and administrative abilities.
Strong continuous improvement skills and customer focus.
Having Systems Engineering certifications are a plus.
Experience with Cameo and Model Based Simulation is a plus.

What We Offer

Medical dental and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employerretirement 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 lifeand accident insurancecritical illnessinsurance 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!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger A team whose impact stretches across theworld and even beyond At Collins Aerospace our Mission Systems team helps civilianmilitary and government customers complete their most complex missions whatever andwherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and securecommunications missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft andcollaborative space solutions. By joining our team youll have your own critical part to play inensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are youup for the challenge Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs beforeapplying to this role.

Onsite:Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. Thisincludes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to thedevelopment of our products

At Collins the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds weform with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher again andagain.

Apply now and be part of the team thats redefining aerospace every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 112000 USD - 224000 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 candidates 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 companys 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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Date Posted:Country:United States of AmericaLocation:HCA09: Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road Fairfield CA 94533 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as def...