Aerospace Test Equipment Engineer I

RTX; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX, home to Collins Aerospace, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Test Equipment Engineering group in Rockford, IL. You will design and develop test stands and equipment for military and commercial aerospace applications, supporting production, R&D, and qualification activities.

Role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, documentation, and project management across fluid, mechanical, and thermal systems, with emphasis on meeting specifications and budgets.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM fields.
• Experience in designing mechanical rotating equipment.
• Experience in hydraulic and fluid circuit design.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as AutoCAD, NX and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Design test equipment and systems for MPC suite of mechanical power generation, transmission, and distribution products.
• Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical, thermodynamic, hydraulic, and power transmission test equipment.
• Document drawings, schematics, diagrams, and specifications of test equipment designs.
• Guide test equipment activities including build, assembly, checkout, verification/validation, and commissioning.
• Review test results and modify equipment to meet specifications.
• Develop performance, maintenance, and calibration requirements for test stands.
• Place and track orders and manage costs & schedules.
• Coordinate project status reviews with team and stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical rotating equipment

Hydraulic systems

CAD: AutoCAD/NX/SolidWorks

Data acquisition & control

Education

STEM degree

Tools

AutoCAD

NX CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

RTX, home to Collins Aerospace, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its Test Equipment Engineering group in Rockford, IL. You will design and develop test stands and equipment for military and commercial aerospace applications, supporting production, R&D, and qualification activities.

Role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, documentation, and project management across fluid, mechanical, and thermal systems, with emphasis on meeting specifications and budgets.