Lead Technician, Electrical/Mechanical Designer (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Excellent 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Lead Technician, Electrical/Mechanical Designer to join our design team. You will perform complex technical tasks, create precision mechanical or electrical design layouts, and mentor junior designers under minimal supervision.

The position requires an AA/AS with 8+ years of experience and 3D CAD proficiency (NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor). Collins offers a hybrid work model, strong benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree with 8+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with 3D CAD software packages (NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, etc.) is required; Siemens NX preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create precision mechanical or electrical design layouts from instructions, sketches, or existing hardware.
• Prepare records for release of design data into the company data/document control systems.
• Mentor new mechanical designers or engineers in design database and documentation release processes.
• Apply standards during preparation of hardware design and documentation.
• Prepare technical documentation for release into the documentation control system.
• Support revisions and validation of design artifacts within the change control framework.

Skills

3D CAD skills

NX/Creo/SolidWorks

Engineering design

Mentoring

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Date Posted: 2026-08-11

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Hybrid

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.

We are currently hiring a Lead Technician, Electrical/Mechanical Designer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

What You Will Do:

• Under minimal supervision: Performs a variety of complex technical tasks which require a substantial understanding of technical engineering techniques to create precision mechanical or electrical design layouts per verbal instructions, sketches, or existing hardware or engineering lab models. Instructions may originate from both mechanical and/or electrical engineering and other technical support personnel.
• Performs the preparation of required records for the release of design data and design documentation into the company data and documentation control systems.
• Mentors new mechanical designers or engineers in the current procedures for design database and documentation release.
• Assists engineering in determining and employing proper specifications for materials, finishes and processes, connectors or other electrical components, etc. during the design process.
• Applies company, industry and contractual standards during the preparation of hardware design and documentation.
• Completes the preparation of the necessary technical documentation for the release of hardware design data into the company documentation control system.
• Assists engineering in the preparation of data & documentation during the revision of released artifacts in the document control system.
• Maintains an awareness of contractually controlled company design and documentation requirements building knowledge in supporting the completion of assigned tasks.
• Has an advanced understanding of the CAD and data management tools to enable completion of design tasks.
• May direct lower grade personnel in the preparation of the necessary technical documentation
• Mentors or trains new Electro-Mechanical Designers or Engineers in the current procedures for design database and documentation release.
• May provide validation of change definition artifacts for revisions to existing design and drawing/documentation.
• May provide validation of revision capture definition into formal design and documentation data in accordance with defined change requirements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• Classroom or industry experience with 3D CAD software packages (NX, Creo, Solidworks, CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, etc.) is required. Experience with Siemens NX is preferred.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Siemens NX is preferred.

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!

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 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 60,000 USD - 114,000 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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