Mechanical Design Engineer: RAT Systems & Aerospace

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life and disability insurance

Wellness program

Teladoc/medical experts access

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the production of RAT systems and related aerospace hardware across the product lifecycle. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and production teams to identify root causes, resolve hardware issues, and ensure reliability and performance of critical components.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and applying engineering judgment to improve manufacturability,

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree (or equivalent) with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred.
• Experience with rotating mechanical hardware and electro-mechanical systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support production of RAT systems, including turbines, gearboxes, pumps, and actuators.
• Provide engineering and manufacturing support to suppliers and production sites to resolve hardware producibility issues.
• Investigate hardware acceptance tests and production issues to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing, operational, and test-related hardware issues.
• Contribute to development activities, including cost estimates, drawings, and performance requirements.
• Perform hardware analysis and mechanical design for RAT systems and aerospace applications.
• Support qualification and performance testing to ensure hardware meets requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement practical solutions.
• Apply engineering judgment to improve reliability, manufacturability, and quality.

Skills

Rotating mechanical hardware analysis

Electro-mechanical systems

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the production of RAT systems and related aerospace hardware across the product lifecycle. You will work with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and production teams to identify root causes, resolve hardware issues, and ensure reliability and performance of critical components.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and applying engineering judgment to improve manufacturability,