Design Engineering Mechanical Technician (Onsite)

RTX; Stoneybrook (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Test Technician (Mechanical) to join our design engineering project/test group supporting development and qualification testing of aerospace products. You will work on chamber programming, data acquisition, and environmental testing per DO-160 and MIL-STD-810, interfacing with systems engineers and program managers to ensure compliance and quality.

This onsite role in Wilson, NC offers medical, dental, vision insurance, vacation, 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement and other

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or AA/AS with at least 2 years related experience.
• General knowledge of hand tools.
• Willingness to learn current test methods.

Responsibilities

• Chamber programming, testing, and troubleshooting of current products and development programs for aerospace products.
• Data capture, documentation, and implementation for DO-160 - MIL-STD-810 environmental testing.
• Interfacing with customers, Systems Engineers and Program Managers to address compliance issues as needed.
• Ordering materials and equipment to support planned tests.
• Ensuring tests are properly set up and instrumented.

Skills

Hand tools knowledge

Willingness to learn current test方法

Communication skills with managers

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Test Technician (Mechanical)

to join our design engineering project/test group to support development testing, qualification testing, customer field support related to our family of product lines that provide fire protection systems to our commercial aviation, military and commercial ground vehicle customers.

What You Will Learn:

• Engineering Technician position responsible for chamber programming, testing, and troubleshooting of current products and development programs, hardware and software for aerospace products supported by the Engineering Test group.
• This will include responsibility for data capture, documentation, implementation for DO-160 - MIL-STD-810 environmental type testing.
• Provides technical input for new or modifications to existing data acquisition systems and test.
• Execute test per the procedure or other requirements documents provided.
• Provide information to help develop plans, procedures and reports.
• Hands on experience in a variety of areas including- basic electric wiring, mechanical and hydraulic test systems knowledge, pressure systems, fixture fabrication, data acquisition and instrumentation set up.
• Provide input for development and qualification test plans, procedures and reports.
• Interfacing with customer, Systems Engineers and Program Managers to address compliance issues as needed.
• Ordering materials and equipment as needed to support planned tests.
• Ensuring tests are properly set up and instrumented.
• Supporting Test engineers in their execution of similar activities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience General knowledge of hand tools and ability to use them.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Willingness to learn current test methods that utilize systems such as, pressure systems, test fixture fabrication, data acquisition and instrumentation set up.
• Demonstrates communication skills with the manager or test engineer, and be effective at expressing status, issues/concerns, and successes.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds 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, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

The salary range for this role is 41,400 USD - 72,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Date Posted: 2026-11-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal 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.

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs). Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies. Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.