Mechanical Engineer II, Avionics Test Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Annual incentive compensation

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop and support product designs, create and maintain engineering documentation, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve production and testing challenges.

The role involves mechanical design, prototyping, analysis, design verification, and supporting the transition of products from development to production, including enclosure design, thermal and vibration considerations, and design verification.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with NX Designer or SolidWorks and common fabrication practices.
• Demonstrated practical experience in mechanical engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs, create/modify documentation, and provide production support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve production and field testing challenges.
• Develop and review product designs and analyze development and design requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Prototyping

Education

STEM degree

Tools

NX Designer

SolidWorks

Fabrication practices

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112

Date Posted: 2026-07-10

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Job Overview

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.

What You Will Do

• Develop designs, documentation creation and modification, production support
• Contribute to the success of a cross‑functional team to develop solutions to production and field testing problems, including initial design, prototyping, and environment testing solutions
• Develop and review product designs and analyze development and design requirements
• Design test stations, fixtures, cables, interconnects and associated documentation
• Perform tolerance analysis
• Prepare and present project/technical information to peers, internal management and customers
• Plan and manage tasks effectively
• Facilitate documentation and drawings of mechanical designs from inception through release
• Specific tasks include enclosure structural design, thermal, vibration, other environmental considerations, design verification, prototype build and production transition to the factory

What You Will Learn

• Design and documentation of functional test equipment in support of avionics products
• Translation of test requirements to functional testing and supporting equipment
• Planning and managing timelines for designs through the full project lifecycle

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations
• Knowledge of NX Designer, Solidworks, or common fabrication practices (subtractive and additive)
• Demonstrated practical experience with mechanical engineering design
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to translate requirements into physical design
• Experience interacting with various engineering teams including mechanical engineers, mechanical drafters, electrical engineers, software engineers and system engineers
• Detail oriented and able to excel in a team environment
• Familiar with Collins or avionics products
• Mechanical test equipment design experience
• Strong organizational skills with ability to effectively communicate design choices

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: 68,900 USD – 131,100 USD. Benefits include 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. Eligible applicants may also receive annual incentive compensation programs and other benefits as programmed by the business unit.

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.