In-Circuit Test (ICT) Engineer

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At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

TheIn-Circuit Test Engineer will support the development, modification, and maintenance of ICT programs and test fixtures; troubleshoot printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) failures at the component level; and provide production support to minimize downtime. This role will also analyze test data to identify failure trends, maintain test documentation, support flying probe testing for prototypes, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to improve test performance and overall production yields.

What You Will Do:

• Technical & Program Maintenance: Assist with ICT programming: Learn to develop, modify, and optimize basic test programs for standard platforms like the Teradyne Test Station under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Implement Engineering Change Orders: Update existing ICT software programs and fixture wiring to accommodate component or design changes made to the circuit boards.
• Maintain test fixtures: Assist in troubleshooting, repairing, and validating "bed-of-nails," vacuum test fixtures, including replacing worn or broken test probes and pins.
• Production Support & Diagnostics: Perform board-level troubleshooting: Debug and isolate root causes of failed PCBAs on the production line, working down to the component level using schematics and diagnostic equipment.
• Monitor line-down issues: Support manufacturing operators when a test station experiences false failures or machine errors to keep production running.
• Support Flying Probe testing: Assist in setting up and operating flying probe test systems for low-volume or New Product Introduction (NPI) prototypes.
• Data Analysis & Quality Control: Track test yields, collect and analyze test data to identify failure trends, helping the quality team spot widespread component defects or assembly issues.
• Document test processes: Create and update standard operating procedures and test logs for the test equipment.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams including assembly technicians, quality engineers, and senior test engineers to improve overall manufacturing yields.

What You Will Learn:

• You will work with our senior engineers to be trained and learn the process and procedures of the role.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Must be U.S. Citizen

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
• Exposure to or coursework involving automated test equipment (ATE), specifically Teradyne ICT systems or Scorpion Flying Probe platforms (internship experience is a plus).
• Experience with electronic schematics, circuit diagrams,
• Basic understanding of programming concepts (e.g., C/C++, Python, or platform-specific test software languages) used for test script modifications.
• Familiarity with standard lab equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and soldering tools for basic fixture repair

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! 

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Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S: 

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.  

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 ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.  

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.

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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