Engineer II, Product Designer/Checking Analyst (Hybrid)

RTX; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

Retirement plan

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced design engineer to join the Collins Aerospace Product Design Definition team in Rockford, IL. You will design and develop innovative products for commercial and military aircraft, applying GD&T to ensure manufacturability and document designs with NX and Teamcenter PLM.

You will collaborate with multinational engineering teams, perform tolerance analyses, check drawings for standards compliance, and drive continuous improvement while meeting program deadlines.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Prior experience with design/modeling.
• Experience with GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Perform build up and tolerance analyses for assemblies.
• Check drawings for accuracy and compliance to company / industry standards.
• Create solid model piece parts and housings in NX.
• Create assemblies and layouts in NX.
• Create dimensioned detail component drawings.
• Investigate and improve, with engineering, current product design issues.
• Execute Collins Standard Work using Design Standard Features and Design Guidebook as appropriate to complete the task.
• Investigate and resolve current product design issues.
• Collaborate with our multi-national design teams around the world.
• Execute Collins Standard Work using Design Standard Features and Design Guide Book as appropriate to complete the task.
• Perform nearly all technical work within the Teamcenter PLM environment.
• Contribute to product and process continuous improvement activities.
• Commit to and meet program deadlines.
• Status team regularly on task performance and completion

Skills

Design modeling

GD&T

Siemens NX

Industry standards

Model-Based Definition

Education

STEM degree

2+ years experience

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-07-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

At RTX, the world 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.

In this role in our Product Design Definition team, you will work with Collins engineering staff to design and develop innovative products to be used in the latest commercial and military aircraft. You will also employ your expert knowledge of GD&T to analyze the fit and manufacturability of our designs and ensure the drawings created by our drafters accurately document the design.

What You Will Do:

• Perform build up and tolerance analyses for assemblies.
• Check drawings for accuracy and compliance to company / industry standards.
• Create solid model piece parts and housings in NX
• Create assemblies and layouts in NX
• Create dimensioned detail component drawings
• Investigate and improve, with engineering, current product design issues
• Execute Collins Standard Work using Design Standard Features and Design Guidebook as appropriate to complete the task.
• Investigate and resolve current product design issues.
• Collaborate with our multi-national design teams around the world.
• Execute Collins Standard Work using Design Standard Features and Design Guide Book as appropriate to complete the task
• Perform nearly all technical work within the Teamcenter PLM environment
• Contribute to product and process continuous improvement activities
• Commit to and meet program deadlines
• Status team regularly on task performance and completion

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Prior experience with design/modeling
• Experience with GD&T

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Siemens NX or similar CAD modeling tools
• Knowledge of industry design documentation standards
• Experience with Model-Based Definition

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
• 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!

May be eligible for relocation

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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 attendselect 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 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.

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