Senior Mechanical Engineering Test Technician (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2025-11-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HSK02: Kidde Aerospace 4200 Airport Drive,NW, Wilson, NC, 27896 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.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 defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Engineering Test Technician (Mechanical) Req (Level T3) 

The Collins Aerospace – Fire Protection team is looking to hire an Engineering Test Technician (Mechanical) to join our design engineering project/test group to support development testing, qualification testing, customer field support related to our family of product lines that provide fire protection systems to our commercial aviation, military and commercial ground vehicle customers.  

This is an onsite position based in Wilson, North Carolina.

What you will do: 

• Program chambers, test and troubleshoot of current products and development programs, hardware and software for aerospace products supported by the Engineering Test group. 
• Data capture, documentation, implementation for DO-160 - MIL-STD-810 environmental type testing. 
• Provide technical input for new or modifications to existing data acquisition systems and test. 
• Execute test per the procedure or other requirements documents provided. 
• Provide information to help develop plans, procedures and reports. 
• Hands on experience in diverse areas including- basic electric wiring, mechanical and hydraulic test systems knowledge, pressure systems, fixture fabrication, data acquisition and instrumentation set up. 
• Provide input for development and qualification test plans, procedures and reports. 
• Demonstrates communication skills with the manager or test engineer, and be effective at expressing status, issues/concerns, and successes.  
• Interface with customer, Systems Engineers and Program Managers to address compliance issues as needed. 
• Order materials and equipment as needed to support planned tests. 
• Ensure tests are properly set up and instrumented. 
• Support Test engineers in their execution of similar activities 
• Adhere to all Collins export, ethics and safety requirements 
• Other tasks as assigned. 
• Occasional overtime as needed. 

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
• Being a U.S. Person is required because the job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
• General knowledge of hand tools and ability to use them. 
• Ability and willingness to travel on short notice. 
• Willingness to learn current test methods that utilize systems such as, pressure systems, test fixture fabrication, data acquisition and instrumentation set up. 

Qualifications we prefer: 

• Experience in working with both engineering departments and aerospace manufacturing environments. 
• Experience with National Instruments hardware and software, LabVIEW and Daisylabs, a strong plus. 
• Previous mechanical testing experience is a plus.
• Demonstrates ability/desire to work in a team environment, establish working relationships with peers and co-workers.  
• A mechanically minded individual willing to work with hands. 

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 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! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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 40,000 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.

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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