Test and Validation Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-06-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-ANAHEIM-3355 ~ 3355 La Palma Ave ~ LA PALMA 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. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required Collins Aerospace is seeking a Test and Validation Engineer to support production and engineering activity within a highly technical semiconductor environment. In this individual contributor role, you will help ensure products and equipment meet required performance, quality, and documentation standards through hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and validation work. This position is a strong fit for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, analyzing test data, and working closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to support both current production needs and new product development. In this role, you will perform acceptance and design verification testing, including burn-in and temperature testing, while documenting results through required test forms, travelers, and work order records. You will collect and process data manually and electronically using data acquisition equipment, create charts and tables to support analysis, and troubleshoot new production units using electrical and mechanical test equipment. You will also review engineering and manufacturing documentation for accuracy and conduct visual, dimensional, mechanical, electrical, and functional inspections in alignment with company quality and inspection guidelines. What You Will Do: Complete acceptance and Design Verification testing, burn-in and temperature as per testing procedures and guidance from Engineering Complete all necessary Acceptance Test Forms Collect Data Manually and Electronically using Data Acquisition Equipment and create charts and tables using Excel and other software Detailed troubleshooting of new Production units Completion of all internal travelers and work order information to document complete test process Review all engineering and manufacturing documentation for complete accuracy of unit completion Follow company’s inspection guidelines to conduct critical non-routine visual, dimensional, mechanical, electrical test and functional inspections on a wide variety of components, assemblies, equipment, systems, supplies and materials Performs Acceptance Test Procedure/Plan (ATP). Verifies apparatus and equipment for conformance to electrical, mechanical and other requirements using various kinds of electrical and mechanical test equipment What You Will Learn: Hands-on use of data acquisition equipment to collect, organize, and analyze test results Data processing techniques, including creating charts, tables, and reports to support engineering decisions Project management fundamentals through exposure to production timelines, technical projects, and cross-functional coordination Refrigeration and chiller system design concepts within a technical manufacturing environment Manufacturing processes used to support testing, validation, troubleshooting, and product completion ISO 9001 quality practices, including documentation accuracy, inspection standards, and process compliance Environmental Health and Safety practices related to testing, production, and equipment handling Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience Experience testing chiller systems or related thermal management equipment Qualifications We Prefer EPA 608 license 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! Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. * Please consider the following role type definitions 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. 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 62,900 USD - 119,700 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.