Engineer II, Mechanical Design Engineering (Onsite)

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) and retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Engineer II, Mechanical Design Engineering to join the Mechanical Power Conversion division. You will design mechanical test equipment and systems for production, R&D, and qualification testing of aerospace components such as fuel pumps and gearboxes.

You will lead cross-functional teams, document designs, and ensure testing aligns with contractual specs and budgets. The role emphasizes independent work and collaboration across Product Engineers, Program Managers,

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in the design of mechanical rotating equipment preferred.
• Experience in hydraulic and fluid circuits preferred.
• AutoCAD (2D) and NX (Siemens) CAD proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design test equipment and systems for MPC products for military and commercial applications.
• Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical, thermodynamic, hydraulic, and power transmission test equipment.
• Document drawings, schematics, diagrams, and specifications of test equipment designs.
• Lead test equipment activities including build, assembly, checkout, verification/validation, and commissioning.
• Review test results and recommend modifications to meet specifications.
• Develop performance, maintenance, and calibration requirements for test stands.

Skills

Mechanical design

Rotating equipment

Project planning

Education

STEM degree

Tools

NX CAD

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an Engineer II, Mechanical Design Engineering to join the Mechanical Power Conversion (MPC) division of Collins Aerospace. The successful candidate will design mechanical test equipment and systems used for production, research and development (R&D), and qualification testing of advanced military and commercial aerospace products, including fuel pumps, air turbine starters and blowers, engine and airframe gearboxes, and lube and scavenge pumps.

What You Will Do

• Design test equipment and systems for MPC (Mechanical Power Conversion) suite of mechanical power generation, transmission, and distribution products for military and commercial applications.
• Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical, thermodynamic, hydraulic, and power transmission test equipment for engineering tests, qualification testing, and production testing of engine & aircraft mounted gearboxes, air turbine starters, main fuel pumps, integrated fuel pumps, and lube & scavenge pumps
• Document drawings, schematics, diagrams, and specifications of test equipment designs.
• Lead test equipment activities including build, assembly, checkout, verification/validation, and commissioning.
• Review test results in relation to equipment design or rated specifications and test objectives and recommend modification or adjustments of equipment to meet specifications.
• Develop performance, maintenance, and calibration requirements for test stands and equipment.
• Participate/lead peer reviews of specifications, designs, and concepts for test equipment, components, and systems.
• Work independently and on cross-functional teams with Product Engineers, Program Managers, Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Operations Managers.
• Communicate and cooperate with Quality Clinic and related departments to ensure product quality and support the test of field issues.
• Complete work on time, within quality standards, per specifications and contracts, and within budget constraints.
• Define and prepare confidential test equipment proposals including schedule and budget to design, construct, and install test equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Research, analyze, evaluate, and qualify improvements and alternatives for machines, components, subsystems, process methods, and system designs.
• Utilize lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies in manufacturing, testing, and transactional processes to drive improvement in quality and test efficiency.

What You Will Learn

• You will learn in-depth knowledge of fuel pumps, air turbine starters, blowers, engine and airframe gearboxes, and lube and scavenge pumps, including their functions and how they get tested.
• You will learn how to manage projects from inception to completion, focusing on developing multimillion-dollar test stands and equipment, including project planning, execution, and delivery.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in the design of mechanical rotating equipment.
• Experience in the design of hydraulic and fluid circuits.
• AutoCAD (preferred 2D drafting format) and NX – 3D CAD by Siemens (SolidWorks)

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefitspackage 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 ProgramLife insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you canbuy:pet insurance, home and auto insurance,additionallife and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand,virtualdoctorvisits
• Bright Horizons,childand elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

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.

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 limitlesspossibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher,again and again.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.