Electrical (Test & Validation) Engineer Co-Op (Summer & Fall 2026)(Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-12-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops, and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX. 

Collins Aerospace, Generator and Emergency Power Test Equipment, is seeking an Electrical Engineer Summer and Fall 2026 Co-op. The candidate would need to be able to take the fall semester off.  The candidate will be responsible for developing test equipment and test setups for development and production of aircraft power generation components.  The Test Equipment group supports both test facilities and programs through the entire life cycle of development to production.  This is a job that always has a new challenge as Collins Aerospace continues to invent the future of aircraft electric power systems.

The candidate must be an analytical thinker and be adept at design, build, and checkout of test setups.  The candidate must have experience working with instrumentation, data recording, and design of electrical systems and harnesses.  This position will function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, and will support our generator test labs and wind tunnels through the development of new Test Equipment and the support of Production Test Equipment.  The ideal candidate will be a creative member of the team who will assist in developing the vision for upgrading our test equipment to the latest technology. This role is onsite, in Rockford, IL. This role may be eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

• You will provide Electrical Test Setup support and do Electrical Test Setup Troubleshooting.
• You will work with Test Operators to coordinate Test Setups and will be collecting Test Performance Data.
• You will assist in Facility upgrade projects.
• You will assist in design of Test Stand Safety Interlocks.
• You will create electrical schematics to document designs.

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain the ability to interpret new product validation requirements and determine appropriate testing procedures.
• You will design/build/verify test setups associated with aircraft electrical power generation.
• You will gain experience in creating electrical schematics, installation of harnessing and data acquisition hardware and the design/build of equipment utilized in the testing process.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Exposure and or experience with circuit design, wiring harnesses, etc.
• Ability to work with test operators to modify and setup test equipment.
• Ability to work on multiple projects.
• Hands-on experience is a plus.

Learn More and Apply Now!

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!

Collins Aerospace, a 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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 37,000 USD - 82,000 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.

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