Mechanical Engineer II, Avionics Test Engineering

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and a minimum of 2 years of experience. You'll work on mechanical designs and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $68,900 to $131,100 and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) match. This is a great opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with subtractive and additive fabrication practices.
• U.S. Person or eligible for export authorizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mechanical designs and documentation.
• Contribute to cross‑functional teams for production challenges.
• Design test stations and fixtures.
• Perform tolerance analysis and design verification.
• Prepare and present project information to peers and management.

Skills

Proficiency with NX Designer

Proficiency with SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Tolerance analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in STEM

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, United States – Onsite role.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with NX Designer or SolidWorks and familiarity with subtractive and additive fabrication practices.
• Demonstrated practical experience in mechanical design and tolerance analysis.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible for necessary export authorizations.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to translate requirements into physical designs.
• Experience collaborating with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Detail‑oriented, strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with Collins or Avionics products and mechanical test equipment design.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain mechanical designs, documentation, and production support.
• Contribute to cross‑functional teams to resolve production and field testing challenges, including prototyping and environmental testing solutions.
• Review and analyze product designs and development requirements.
• Design test stations, fixtures, cables, interconnects, and related documentation.
• Perform tolerance analysis and design verification.
• Prepare and present project and technical information to peers, management, and customers.
• Plan, manage, and document tasks effectively through all design stages.
• Design enclosure structures considering thermal, vibration, and environmental factors, and oversee prototype build and production transition.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Salary range: 68,900USD – 131,100USD (good‑faith estimate representing all experience levels).
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Potential eligibility for short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs.

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, veteran status, or any other protected class.