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Sr Service Engineer, Optical Test - Hill AFB (Onsite)

RTX Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military, and government customers worldwide. It is one of the largest aerospace and defense manufacturers globally by revenue and market capitalization.

RTX

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 82k-164k USD

United States only

Date Posted:

2025-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HUT99: Field Office - UT Remote Location, Remote City, UT, 84101 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

This position provides technical, hands-on support for Collins Aerospace ground and airborne communications, navigations, sensor, displays, and integrated application test equipment for commercial and government/military related programs or projects. This person would drive improvements based on various analyses; Perform corrective actions for technical issues at Hill Air Force Base, Ogden UT, perform special investigations, and product testing. Other duties might include formal/informal training and/or support and installation of test equipment products within the Collins Aerospace standards and the guidelines of various governmental regulations and requirements.

  • This is an onsite role located at the Hill Air Force Base near Ogden, Utah.

  • This role is eligible for relocation.

  • Travel for this role averages 10% and may exceed 25%.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

This position is primarily in support of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) test equipment and Customer Return Goods. Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Develops, implements and maintains test procedures and processes in the manufacture and test of sub-assembly, module, and top-level product for HMDS product lines.

  • Maintains test documentation in current configuration and oversees accurate change management procedures for all test documents. Resolves conflicts in documentation and process definition

  • Evaluates Customer Returned Good (CRG) activity to repair and return units in the most efficient manner. Uses analysis of CRG failure data to identify proactive methods of preventing future failures.

  • Provide capacity planning and utilization analysis for accurate staffing and test equipment needs. Identify new test approaches that will reduce staffing and capital requirements.

  • Studies test equipment performance, reliability, and establish programs and solutions for decreasing equipment downtime. Feeds back the analysis to improve design of next generation test equipment.

  • Provides technical interpretation of drawings and specifications for difficult products.

  • Receives little instruction on assigned tasks. Works independently. Follows established processes but understands when occasional deviations are required. Deviations are coordinated with direct supervision.

  • Works with a robust team of technicians, engineers, program management, and business development.

  • Failure to achieve results will have a significant impact on product quality or delivery schedules.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience oran Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

  • Must hold a current and valid driver’s license.

  • Must have background in avionics repair or manufacturing environment.

  • Must have a background in electronic engineering and/or hardware troubleshooting using test benches.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

  • Experience working with optical bench testing.

  • Experience with software troubleshooting.

  • Field service experience.

  • Prior military experience.

ROLE TYPE:

*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.

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.

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 and 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.

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.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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Our customers in the aerospace and defense sectors face increasingly complex challenges that demand innovative and resilient solutions. From ensuring national security and enabling safe global travel to advancing space exploration, the stakes are incredibly high. That's why RTX is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. We understand that progress isn't inevitable; it's initiated by relentlessly asking tough questions and discovering groundbreaking answers. This commitment drives us to develop advanced systems and services that empower our commercial, military, and government customers worldwide.

Every day, our global team of over 185,000 employees across Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon works as one to solve the hardest problems in these critical industries. Whether it's manufacturing cutting-edge aircraft engines, developing sophisticated avionics and aerostructures, creating robust cybersecurity solutions, or producing guided missiles and air defense systems, our focus remains on delivering capabilities that make a tangible difference. For instance, an aircraft carrying our technology takes flight every second of every day, and approximately half of the world's population is protected by our defense products. We support 90% of all U.S. Department of Defense and commercial space launches and help ensure the safety and efficiency of 11 million air travel passengers daily. Our customers rely on us for solutions that span from the seabed to space, ensuring they have the most advanced capabilities to counter threats and achieve their missions. We are committed to advancing aviation, building smarter defense systems, and creating innovations that take us deeper into space, because the progress we make matters.

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Remote work program

Part of the company culture.

Employee stock purchase plan

Available as a financial benefit.

Charitable contribution matching

Available as a financial benefit.

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2020

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Christopher T. Calio

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