Staff Tech, Mechanical Draft/Design Checker (Hybrid)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Mechanical Checker to review engineering designs and release documentation into enterprise systems. You will check design data, revisions, and drawings for compliance with industry standards and company policy.

The role requires evaluating CAD models, tolerances, and producibility, and coordinating with engineering teams while maintaining a strong attention to detail under pressure in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government DoD Top Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required for clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare records for release of design data and documentation.
• Check revisions to designs and drawings for compliance.
• Evaluate mechanical designs using engineering models and prints.
• Assess manufacturing tolerances, producibility, and cost.
• Coordinate withEngineering for clarifications on changes.
• Verify materials, finishes, and components per specs.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Independent work

Education

AA/AS degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Enovia

PDF editing

Job description

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Date Posted: 2026-09-02

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Collins Aerospace is currently seeking a Mechanical Checker who performs a wide variety of highly complex technical tasks which require knowledge of Engineering drawings and mechanical design theory in evaluation of computer models and drawing prints to evaluate electronic / mechanical equipment and systems. Review initial and revision Engineering designs already released and needing revision. Support release of the design documentation and release of documentation into the enterprise business systems.

What You Will Do:

• Performs the preparation of required records for the release of design data and design documentation into the company data and documentation control systems.


• Provides design database and documentation checking responsibilities for revisions to existing design and design drawings and documentation.


• Under limited supervision and direction: Performs a wide variety of complex technical tasks which require knowledge of Engineering techniques and design theory to evaluate mechanical designs. Review Engineering models, and drawing prints, received from mechanical and/or electrical Engineering and other technical support personnel working on the project for compliance to internal and external industry standards.


• Applies knowledge of manufacturing, tolerancing, and producibility capabilities during the check process to ensure cost effective design.


• Performs reviews and updates with check prints to meet with company policy requirements.


• Coordinates with Engineering, designers, or detailers for clarifications of the changes being requested.


• Verify proper application of specifications for materials, finishes and processes, connectors, or other mechanical components, etc. during the check process.


• Applies Company, Industry, and Contractual standards during the review of hardware design and documentation data.


• Completes the preparation of the necessary technical documentation for the release of Hardware design


• Enters data into the company documentation control system


• Has an advanced understanding of the CAD and data management tools to enable completion of checking tasks


• May be requested to assist with CAD tool support team in testing and debugging of software tools.


• Assist in development of new design/documentation techniques and procedures based on the current government or commercial publications for design/documentation requirements.


• Provides validation of change definition artifacts for revisions to existing design and drawing/documentation.


• Provides validation of revision capture definition into formal design and documentation data in accordance with defined change requirements.


• Provides design database and documentation checking for new design and drawing release

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


• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience performing Checking role (Mechanical systems preferred)


• Experience using 3D CAD Design (SolidWorks &/or NX)


• Experience with PDF editing (Canvas or Adobe)


• Experience using a PDM (Enovia).


• Experience in GD&T Dimensioning


• Knowledge of ASME specifications


• Experience working on government/military programs


• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to find solutions even when complete information is not available.


• Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with team members across different departments.


• Strong attention to detail.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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.