Mechanical Engineer II, Avionics Test Engineering

Collins Aerospace; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Plan

Adoption and parental leave

Wellness incentives

Teladoc and virtual visits

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop and support product designs, create and maintain engineering documentation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on electromechanical assemblies, cable harnesses, and enclosure design.

You will design test stations, perform tolerance analyses, review requirements, and guide projects from concept through release, ensuring manufacturability, quality, and on-time delivery at the Burnsville facility.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and documentation processes.
• U.S. citizenship required; no security clearance needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs and documentation for Burnsville, MN facility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve production challenges.
• Design test stations, fixtures, cables, interconnects, and associated documentation.
• Perform tolerance analyses to meet mechanical and functional requirements.
• Support transition of products from development to production.

Skills

Electromechanical design

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Tolerance analysis

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

SolidWorks

NX Designer

PTC Creo

Job description

Mechanical Engineer – Burnsville, MN

Location: US–MN–BURNSVILLE–WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG. Role Type: Onsite.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer will develop and support product designs, create and maintain engineering documentation, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve production and testing challenges. Responsibilities include mechanical design, prototyping, analysis, design verification, and supporting the transition of products from development to production, with a strong focus on electromechanical assemblies, cable harness design, and enclosure design.

What You Will Do

• Develop designs, create and modify documentation, and provide production support for the Burnsville, MN facility.
• Contribute to the success of a cross‑functional team to develop solutions to production including initial design of new solutions and redesigns of existing.
• Develop and review product designs and analyse development and design requirements, with an emphasis on electromechanical assemblies, cable harness design, and enclosure design.
• Design test stations, fixtures, cables, interconnects, and associated documentation.
• Perform tolerance analyses and ensure designs meet mechanical and functional requirements.
• Prepare and present project/technical information to peers, internal management, and customers.
• Plan and manage tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• Facilitate the documentation and drawings of mechanical designs from initial concept through release.
• Address considerations for thermal, vibration, and other environmental constraints during the design and verification process.
• Support prototype builds and transition products to production, ensuring manufacturability and efficiency.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced design techniques and documentation of functional test equipment in support of Avionics Products.
• Best practices for translating test requirements into functional testing and supporting equipment designs.
• How to plan and manage timelines for designs through the full project lifecycle at the Burnsville facility.
• Enhanced skills in electromechanical assemblies, cable harness design, and enclosure design.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and documentation processes.
• Knowledge and practical experience with industry‑standard design tools such as SolidWorks, NX Designer, and/or PTC Creo.
• U.S. citizenship required (only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract).
• No security clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated practical experience with mechanical engineering design and an understanding of common fabrication practices (subtractive and additive).
• Experience with electromechanical assembly design including enclosure design, cable harnesses, and general electronic packaging.
• Ability to translate requirements into physical designs, particularly for applications involving electromechanical assemblies, cable harnesses, and enclosures.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross‑functional engineering teams, including mechanical engineers, mechanical drafters, electrical engineers, software engineers, and system engineers.
• Ability to be detail‑oriented and excel in a collaborative, team‑based environment.
• Familiarity with Collins Aerospace or Avionics products.
• Experience with mechanical test equipment design.
• Organizational skills with the ability to effectively communicate design choices and technical concepts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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 such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts and second opinion program.

Salary Range

68,900 USD – 131,100 USD. The salary range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.