Mechanical Staff Technician (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with company/ret.

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace division in the United States is seeking a hands‑on mechanical engineer to support research, design, development and manufacturing of prototypes. You will build, test, troubleshoot and refine products while contributing to continuous improvement across design and manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with engineers and technicians in a fast‑paced environment, applying CAD tools (including SolidWorks) and CNC experience to turn concepts into functional solutions.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Manual Mill/Lathe and CNC Mill/Lathe (Haas).
• Proficient in CAD/SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical support for research, design, develop or manufacturing activities.
• Apply mechanical theory to prototypes and RC products.
• Set up and operate standard equipment and work with programming languages on automated equipment.
• Document mechanical designs and modifications.
• Assist engineers with developing manufacturable processes and advise on design changes.
• Participate in design team with leadership responsibilities.
• Understand customer instruction methods.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

Haas CNC

Siemens Controller

CAM experience

Sheet metal fabrication

Rivet installation

TIG welding

Job description

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. In this hands‑on role, you’ll contribute to the research, design, development, and manufacturing of cutting‑edge products and prototypes, transforming concepts into functional solutions. Working alongside talented engineers and technicians, you’ll apply your mechanical expertise to build, test, troubleshoot, and refine products while helping drive continuous improvement in design and manufacturing processes. If you’re a collaborative problem‑solver who enjoys creating, improving, and bringing new ideas to reality, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

What You Will Do

• Under supervision, provide mechanical support for research, design, develop or manufacturing activities for various customers.
• Applies mechanical theory to lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify engineering prototypes and RC products.
• Sets up and operates standard equipment, and under supervision works with programming languages used on automated equipment.
• Documents mechanical design and modifications and has responsibility for documentation maintenance.
• Assists engineers with the development of new engineering processes and/or products to ensure their manufacturability, under supervision may recommend design changes.
• Perform as member of design team including leadership role utilizing effective communication skills.
• Understanding of written/verbal instruction methods used by customers.

What You Will Learn

• Learn, discover and expand your knowledge about Collins Aerospace.
• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team‑driven environment.
• Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems.

Qualifications – You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Manual Mill/Lathe-CNC Mill/Lathe experience/Haas, Fanuc.
• Experience with CAD/Solid Works.

Qualifications – We Prefer

• Experience in CAM experience/Smart CAM-Sheet metal experience.
• Experience with press brake/hardware press.
• Experience in rivet installation.
• Experience with TIG welding.
• General metal fabrication skills.
• Siemens Controller experience.

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 illness insurance, 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 53,100 USD - 100,900 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.