Staff Tech, Mechanical Draft/Design Checker (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Checker in a hybrid role in Cedar Rapids to validate engineering drawings and mechanical designs. You will review models, drawings and documentation, ensure compliance with standards, and support release into enterprise systems.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks/NX), GD&T knowledge, and experience with Enovia and PDF editing. This role demands meticulous attention to detail and collaboration across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• Experience using 3D CAD Design (SolidWorks or NX) and understanding of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Performs preparation of records for the release of design data into the company systems.
• Provides design documentation checking for revisions to existing designs and drawings.
• Reviews engineering models and drawings for compliance with standards and producibility.
• Coordinates with engineering and detailers for clarifications on changes.
• Ensures materials, finishes, and processes meet specifications during the check process.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

NX

GD&T

ASME specs

government programs

documentation checks

detail checking

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

Enovia

PDF editing

CAD tools

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137 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:

• 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!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time.

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.

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.