Test Equipment Engineering - Electrical/Software Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-10-19 Country: United States of America Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P1 ~ 2421 11th St ~ 2421 11TH ST-P1 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 Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required Seeking an Electrical/Test Engineer with hands-on experience in control panel design, component selection, electrical schematics, NI LabVIEW development, and NI hardware platforms. This role offers the opportunity to design test systems, develop LabVIEW-based software, support verification and validation, and contribute to advanced aerospace test equipment. The successful candidate will design electrical control systems, specify data acquisition and control hardware, develop LabVIEW based software for test equipment, participate in budget and schedule estimation, lead equipment verification & validation efforts, and provide support for delivered test equipment within the Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) division of Collins Aerospace. The test equipment is utilized for production, R&D, and qualification testing of cutting-edge military and commercial aerospace products including fuel pumps, air turbine starters and blowers, engine and air frame gearboxes, and lube and scavenge pumps The ideal candidate is eager to grow their expertise in aerospace test systems, controls, data acquisition, and LabVIEW while working on production, R&D, and qualification testing. What You Will Do Develop, maintain, and update LabVIEW software in Windows, FPGA, and Real-Time OS environments for manual and automated test equipment and stands. Specify and implement appropriate NI cRIO, cDAQ, and PXI hardware solutions Utilize LabVIEW coding best practices including well documented, scalable, maintainable, and modular code based on standardized architecture and common design patterns such as QMH and State Machines Design electrical control panels, power distribution systems, and electrical circuits for aerospace test equipment. Develop and maintain electrical schematics (in AutoCAD Electrical), wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.   Work on cross-functional teams which include Product Development Engineers, Sustaining Engineers, Program Managers, Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Operations Managers. Estimate confidential test equipment proposals including specifications of proprietary hardware or software, equipment design documentation, schedules, and budgets. Lead test equipment activities including design, build, assembly, checkout, verification/validation, and commissioning Develop performance, maintenance, and calibration requirements for test stands and equipment. Participate/lead peer reviews of specifications, designs, and concepts for test equipment, components, and systems. What You Will Learn Gain experience managing projects from conception to completion, including development, planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale test stands and equipment. In-depth knowledge of the complete product family, including fuel pumps, oil pumps, air turbine starters, blowers, and gearboxes, with a strong understanding of their functions, and the validation processes. Advanced LabVIEW programming skills Qualifications You Must Have Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience  Experience designing control panels, selecting components, documenting schematics Demonstratable experience with NI LabVIEW development and NI hardware platforms Qualifications We Prefer Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). CLA or CLD certification Experience programming NI LabVIEW for Real-Time (RT) and FPGA platforms.   Intermediate-level experience with AutoCAD Electrical for electrical schematics, drawings and technical documentation. Experience with industrial automation, controls, and test system integration.  Experience working within the aerospace industry Hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, air compressors, motors, Variable frequency Drives (VFDs), torque sensors, temperature controllers, and flowmeters Experience programming and implementing safety controller and safety related control systems What We Offer    Some of our competitive benefits package includes:      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!    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-c