Staff Technician - Electro-Mechanical Designer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a senior mechanical designer in Richardson, TX for on-site work supporting defense (DoD) programs. You will create precise mechanical/electrical layouts, collaborate with engineers, and manage design data in controlled environments.

The role requires a AA/AS degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, and ability to obtain DoD clearance; SolidWorks/Siemens experience is essential. Siemens NX preferred. Excellent mentoring of junior designers is valued.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree with minimum 6 years relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• 1+ years experience in 3D modeling using SolidWorks or Siemens.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced technical design layouts from verbal instructions and sketches.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineering teams.
• Prepare records for release of design data into company systems.
• Mentor new designers in design database and release procedures.
• Specify materials, finishes, processes, connectors, and components.
• Apply engineering standards to hardware design and documentation.
• Prepare technical documentation for release of hardware data.
• Assist in data/documentation revision of released artifacts.
• Maintain awareness of contractually controlled design requirements.
• Demonstrate advanced CAD/data management proficiency and adapt to new tools.
• Handle complex problems with sound judgment and seek guidance when needed.

Skills

3D modeling

Education

AA/AS degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens

Siemens NX

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-25

Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-RICHARDSON-462 ~ 3200 E Renner Rd ~ RENNER BLDG 462

Position Role Type: Onsite

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.

What You Will Do

• May perform tasks in a classified closed lab environment.
• Under moderate supervision: Performs advanced technical tasks, selecting and adapting engineering techniques to create precision mechanical/electrical design layouts from verbal instructions, sketches, existing hardware, or engineering models; collaborates closely with mechanical/electrical engineering and technical support personnel.
• Performs the preparation of required records for the release of design data and design documentation into the company data and documentation control systems.
• Assists in the area of mentoring new mechanical designers or engineers in the current procedures for design database and documentation release.
• Assists engineering with proper specifications for materials, finishes, processes, connectors, and electrical components.
• Applies company, industry, and contractual standards during the preparation of hardware design and documentation.
• Completes the preparation of the necessary technical documentation for the release of hardware design data into the company documentation control system.
• Assists engineering in the preparation of data & documentation during the revision of released artifacts in the document control system.
• Maintains an awareness of contractually controlled company design and documentation requirements.
• CAD/data management tools: Demonstrates advanced proficiency; may adapt new tools.
• Problem solving & judgment: Handles complex, unfamiliar, or multi‑step problems. Consistently applies experience to diagnose root causes and evaluate several solution paths. Judgment accounts for broader implications, risk, and downstream effects. Often consulted by others for guidance.

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
• Ability to obtain a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.
• 1+ years experience in 3D modeling using SolidWorks or Siemens

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Siemens NX is preferred.

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!

Onsite:

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products

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.