Lead Technician, Electrical/Mechanical Designer (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Lead Technician, Electrical/Mechanical Designer for a hybrid role. You will create precision layout designs and mentor junior staff, preparing documentation for release.

Requires AA/AS degree with 8+ years of experience and expertise in 3D CAD tools (NX, Creo, SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor); Siemens NX preferred. Salary range 60,000–114,000 USD with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires AA/AS degree (or equivalent) with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Classroom or industry experience with 3D CAD software is required.
• Proficiency with multiple CAD tools; Siemens NX experience preferred.
• Experience mentoring design staff and releasing hardware documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create precision mechanical/electrical design layouts per verbal instructions and existing models.
• Prepare records for release into design data and documentation control systems.
• Mentor new Electro-Mechanical Designers or Engineers in design procedures.
• Assist in selecting materials, finishes and processes for design tasks.
• Ensure compliance with company and contractual design standards.

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent

Tools

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

CATIA

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-11 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121 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:

• 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!

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.

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.

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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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.