Engineer II, Mechanical Design Engineering (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace located in Rockford, IL, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the production of Ram Air Turbine (RAT) systems and related hardware. You will work across development, manufacturing, and supplier teams to resolve complex issues, improve reliability, and ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and applying engineering judgment to deliver aerospace hardware that meets performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience analyzing rotating mechanical hardware and complex mechanical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware manufacturing, operational, and test-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the production of Ram Air Turbine (RAT) systems and related components.
• Provide engineering and manufacturing support to suppliers and production sites to improve producibility, quality, and yield.
• Investigate test failures and hardware 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, drawings, and performance requirements.
• Perform hardware analysis and mechanical design for RAT systems and aerospace applications.
• Support qualification and performance testing to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supplier, and production teams to implement practical solutions.
• Apply strong problem-solving and engineering judgment to improve reliability, manufacturability, and performance.

Skills

Rotating hardware analysis

Electro-mechanical systems

Troubleshooting hardware

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

We are seeking aMechanical Engineerwho is passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to the development and production of advanced aerospace systems. The ideal candidate enjoys working withrotating mechanical hardware, electro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical systems, and thrives in a hands-on, collaborative environment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across the product lifecycle—from development and mechanical design to manufacturing support, troubleshooting, testing, and qualifications. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and production teams to identify root causes, resolve challenging hardware issues, and help deliver reliable, high-quality aerospace products. This role is well suited for an engineer who enjoysturning complex problems into practical solutions, working with cross-functional teams, and seeing their work directly impact the performance and reliability of aerospace hardware.

What You Will Do

• Support the production ofRam Air Turbine (RAT) systems, including air-driven turbines, angle gearboxes, hydraulic pumps, and linear hydraulic actuators with locking and release mechanisms.
• Provide engineering and manufacturing support to suppliers and Collin’s production sites to resolve issues affectinghardware producibility, quality, and yield.
• Investigateelectro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical hardware acceptance test failuresand production issues to identify root causes and drive effective corrective actions.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing, operational, and test-related hardware issues.
• Participate inproduct and component development activities, including cost estimates, standard specifications, drawing layouts, and performance and maintenance requirements.
• Performhardware analysis and mechanical designfor RAT systems and related aerospace applications.
• Supportqualification and performance testingto ensure hardware meets engineering and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supplier, and production teams to develop and implement practical solutions.
• Apply strong problem-solving and engineering judgment to improvehardware reliability, manufacturability, quality, and performance.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Experience analyzing rotating mechanical hardware and complex mechanical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware manufacturing, operational, and test-related issues.
• Experience supporting product and component development, including qualification testing, performance testing, and environmental testing.
• Understanding of electric machines and rotating mechanical hardware.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams.

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 illness insurance, 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, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines areon-boardvirtually everyaircraftflying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and the integrity keeps our customers happy.

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.

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.

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 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.