Aerospace RAT Systems Mechanical Designer

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL seeks a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development and production of advanced aerospace systems. The role focuses on rotating mechanical hardware, electro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical systems, and involves hands-on collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The engineer will support across the product lifecycle—from development and mechanical design to manufacturing support, troubleshooting, testing, and qualifications—and partner with

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM plus minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
• Experience analyzing rotating mechanical hardware.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware manufacturing, operational, and test-related issues.
• Understanding of electric machines and rotating mechanical hardware.

Responsibilities

• Support production of RAT systems, including air-driven turbines, gearboxes, hydraulic pumps and actuators.
• Provide engineering and manufacturing support to suppliers and Collins production sites to resolve issues affecting producibility, quality and yield.
• Investigate hardware test failures and production issues to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing, operational and test-related hardware issues.
• Participate in product and component development activities, including cost estimates, specifications, layouts, and performance requirements.
• Perform hardware analysis and mechanical design for RAT systems and aerospace applications.
• Support qualification and performance testing to ensure hardware meets requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supplier and production teams to implement practical solutions.
• Apply engineering judgment to improve hardware reliability, manufacturability, quality and performance.

Skills

Rotating hardware analysis

Electro-mechanical systems

Hydro-mechanical systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

STEM degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL seeks a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development and production of advanced aerospace systems. The role focuses on rotating mechanical hardware, electro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical systems, and involves hands-on collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The engineer will support across the product lifecycle—from development and mechanical design to manufacturing support, troubleshooting, testing, and qualifications—and partner with