Design Engineer

RTX; Havant; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is hiring a Design Engineer to develop aircraft cabin product designs from concept through qualification and release. The role involves creating CAD models in SolidWorks, updating drawings, and contributing to qualification documentation.

You will work with cross-functional teams, manage BOMs, and prototype builds, with some offsite travel expected in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering with at least two years of design experience.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or a similar CAD package.
• Understanding of manufacturing and finishing methods, design reviews and configuration management.
• Ability to work independently, manage time and deliver to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop bespoke product designs meeting customer specs, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Create 2D/3D CAD models and drawings; manage BOMs in PDM.
• Design parts and assemblies involving moulding, sheet metal, machining, cables and PCB integration.
• Produce 3D printed prototypes and participate in prototype builds.
• Prepare test solutions and documentation to support product qualification.
• Collaborate with programme management, customers, suppliers, and internal teams to progress designs.
• Update drawings in response to reviews from colleagues, customers and authorities.
• Check drawings for accuracy and participate in design reviews; some offsite travel may be required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Team collaboration

Deadline driven

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent (degree/HNC/HND)

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

PDM

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-28

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

Havant, Hampshire

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Design Engineer – Aircraft Cabin Products

Create products that become part of the passenger experience.

At Collins Aerospace, you’ll turn customer requirements into bespoke products for the cabins of commercial and private aircraft. From early CAD concepts and prototypes through qualification and approved drawings, your work will help deliver reliable, high-quality designs ready for manufacture and installation.

Collins Aerospace is part of RTX, where teams across aerospace and defence solve complex challenges and help connect and protect our world. Join us and bring your design expertise to products used in flight.

What you’ll do

• Develop bespoke product designs that meet customer specifications, quality expectations and delivery timescales.
• Create 2D and 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, along with drawings and bills of materials managed through PDM.
• Design parts and assemblies involving moulding, sheet metal, machining, cables and PCB integration.
• Produce 3D printed prototypes and take a hands-on role in prototype builds.
• Prepare test solutions and documentation to support product qualification.
• Work with programme management, customers, suppliers and internal teams to gather the information needed to progress each design.
• Update drawings and documents in response to reviews from colleagues, customers and certification authorities.
• Check drawings and documentation for accuracy and completeness, and take part in design reviews and meetings. Some offsite travel may be required.

What you’ll bring

• A degree, HNC or HND in a relevant engineering subject, with at least two years of relevant design experience in an engineering environment.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or a similar CAD package.
• An understanding of manufacturing and finishing methods, design review processes and configuration management.
• The ability to make progress when requirements are incomplete, find the information you need and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Careful attention to detail, confidence working independently and the ability to collaborate with people across the business.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Experience in aerospace, aviation, marine or a similar industry is valuable. Familiarity with aircraft qualification standards such as D6-36440, RTCA/DO-160 or ABD0100.1.2 would be an advantage.

What We Offe r

Alongside the opportunity to build your career with Collins Aerospace and RTX, you’ll receive a competitive benefits package including:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Fantastic pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• A range of additional employee discounts and benefits

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