Labview Development Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted: 2026‑07‑17

Location: US‑IL‑ROCKFORD, 4747 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL

Position: Electrical Engineer – Onsite

Collins Aerospace, a leader in generator and emergency power test equipment, is seeking an innovative and skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will develop cutting‑edge test equipment and setups for the development and production of aircraft power generation components. Our Test Equipment group plays a critical role in supporting both test facilities and programs through every phase of the lifecycle—from development to production. This is an exciting opportunity to take on new challenges as Collins Aerospace continues to shape the future of aircraft electric power systems.

• Evaluate new product test specifications and determine the equipment requirements needed to meet testing needs.
• Analyze requirements for unit testing interfaces and electrical circuits to ensure proper functionality.
• Design harnessing for test equipment and test setups to support accurate and efficient testing.
• Incorporate instrumentation into test setups, including monitoring for flows, pressures, load, torque, airspeed, vibration, and temperature.
• Design and coordinate the build, checkout, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in collaboration with the hourly workforce.
• Create electrical schematics to document designs and ensure clear communication across teams.
• Create project estimates and work within budget constraints for time and cost to meet project goals.
• Provide mentoring to new or early‑career peers.
• Drive process standardization and document it with standard work.
• Drive non‑recurring expense (NRE) reduction efforts in test engineering processes.
• Drive AutoCAD‑E as the common platform for electrical designs.

Typically requires a degree in STEM and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Experience working with test operators to modify and support test equipment.
• Experience preparing and presenting analysis, reports, test results, and other contract deliverables related to analyses performed.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and execute both small and large engineering projects.
• Hands‑on experience designing, building, integrating, and troubleshooting electrical test equipment and test systems.
• Ability to understand or support LabVIEW software development is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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, and 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 and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

Salary: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.

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, veteran status, or any other 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.