Design Engineer

RTX Corporation; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Fantastic pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, is seeking an engineering designer to develop bespoke product designs for aircraft applications. You will create 2D/3D CAD models in SolidWorks, produce prototypes and contribute to qualification documentation.

The role requires a degree or equivalent in engineering and at least two years of relevant design experience. You will collaborate across teams and may travel to supplier sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering and at least two years of design experience.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD package.
• Understanding of manufacturing and finishing methods and design review processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop bespoke product designs meeting customer specifications, quality and delivery targets.
• Create 2D/3D CAD models and BOMs via PDM.
• Produce prototypes and support qualification with documentation.
• Collaborate with management, customers, suppliers and internal teams to progress designs.

Skills

SolidWorks

Manufacturing knowledge

Design reviews

Configuration management

Independent work

Collaboration

MS Office

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

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.

About Collins Aerospace

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.

Benefits

• 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

Ready to make an impact? If you're an experienced procurement or supply chain professional looking for a role where you can influence supplier strategy, programme performance and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.