Design Engineering Mechanical Technician (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Test Technician (Mechanical) to join the Engineering Test group in a on-site role in the US. The position supports development testing, qualification testing, and customer field support for fire protection product lines across aerospace platforms.

You will engage in chamber programming, data capture, and test execution with hands-on wiring and calibration. The role requires a HS diploma or AA/AS degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience and includes

Qualifications

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• General knowledge of hand tools and ability to use them.

Responsibilities

• Chamber programming, testing, and troubleshooting of current products and development programs, hardware and software for aerospace products supported by the Engineering Test group.
• Data capture, documentation, and implementation for DO-160 - MIL-STD-810 environmental type testing.
• Provide input for development and qualification test plans, procedures and reports.
• 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

Troubleshooting

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Test equipment

Job description

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

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

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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!

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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.

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. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. 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.