Mechanical Engineer II - Detection Design (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with matching funds

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Wilson, North Carolina seeks a developing Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Fire & Overheat Linear Detection group on-site. You will develop, modify, integrate, qualify, certify, produce, and support detectors for military and commercial use.

Responsibilities include design drawings, testing and data packages, and potential R&D for new technologies like fiber optics. Collaboration across disciplines is essential for timely project execution.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with mechanical assemblies, drawings, parts lists, weldments, and GD&T.
• Experience with metal fabrication: finishing, machined parts, welding.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stay organized.
• Experience creating engineering reports.
• Typically requires STEM degree and minimum 2 years experience (or advanced degree).

Responsibilities

• Generate new designs and revisions independently or with senior engineers.
• Interpret requirements and translate into mechanical design for medium complexity components.
• Support full system life cycle: proposal, development, qualification, certification, after-market.
• Collaborate with systems, drafting, test, manufacturing, QA, logistics for manufacturability.
• Recommend disposition of test or part deviation requests.
• Participate in design reviews and ensure high-quality drawings and docs.
• Use processes and tools during hardware development.
• Contribute to new technology development for detectors and components.
• Support customer reviews and meetings; travel ~5%.

Skills

Mechanical design familiarity

Metal fabrication knowledge

Adaptability

Engineering reports

STEM degree + experience

Education

STEM degree + 2 years experience

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Location

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

Date Posted

2026-08-19

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

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

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.

The Mechanical Design Engineering team is looking for a developing mechanical engineer to join our Fire & Overheat Linear Detection group in Wilson, North Carolina!

You will participate in the development, modification, integration, qualification, certification, production and field support of aircraft fire and overheat detection systems and components for military and commercial applications. Our devices include pneumatic, eutectic and thermistor linear overheat and fire detectors. You will work with existing and new application designs and product improvement, defining design drawings, testing, evaluation and data packages. Work may also include R&D for new technologies including fiber optics to maintain the company’s position as a leader in the industry. Your ability to work in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary teams with effective communication and attention to detail for timely project execution is imperative. Familiarity with machined part drawings and specification, weld specifications, mechanical assemblies, switches, eutectic salts and/or thermistors is preferred. Join us in the continuous improvement of current products and creating the next generation of aircraft fire and overheat detectors.

This is an onsite position based in Wilson, North Carolina.

What You Will Do

• Contributor working independently and with senior engineers to generate new designs, review internal and external change requests, create redline revisions, and support test and documentation of mechanical hardware and assemblies.
• Participate in hardware engineering requirements interpretation and implementation into design for medium complexity components of mechanical designs.
• Contribute to the full system life cycle including proposal, development, qualification, certification and aftermarket support.
• Work closely with other engineering and operations disciplines (e.g., systems engineering, drafting, test engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, logistics, etc.) to ensure that mechanical design and testing is appropriate for the project/product design approach and manufacturability.
• Recommend disposition of operations/supplier test or part deviation requests.
• Participate in and contribute to new design and revision reviews in support to producing high quality drawings and documents.
• Understand and utilize the appropriate processes and tools during development of hardware.
• Participate in new technology development for fire and overheat detectors and components.
• Integrate with and provide support for customer reviews and meetings.
• Travel as necessary ~5%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Familiarity with technical design documentation such as mechanical assemblies, fabrication drawings, parts lists, weldments, installation drawings and GD&T.
• Familiarity with metal fabrication techniques to include finishing, machined parts, and welding.
• Adaptability and organization to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience creating engineering reports.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree,

Qualifications We Prefer

• Effective and efficient communication in various settings: in-person, virtual, email and direct messaging.
• Ability to quickly change focus between high level concepts and low level details.
• Self-motivated, receptive, able to organize and complete assignments on time.
• A habit of verifying work for accuracy and completeness prior to submission for review by others.
• Experience in aircraft component design, test or certification.
• Proficient utilizing MS Office Applications / Office 365

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 illnessinsurance, 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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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Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production

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