Staff Technician, Engineering Services(Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Winston-Salem (NC); 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 matches

Job summary

Collins Aerospace Interiors is seeking an experienced engineer to collaborate with test teams in setting up and evaluating aircraft seats and related furniture. You will support engineers, review test procedures and results, and use hand tools and machining know-how to ensure precise, compliant test setups.

Applicants should have an AA/AS degree with 6+ years in regulated environments, plus skills in 2D/3D modeling, MS Word/Excel, and accurate drawings interpretation.

Qualifications

• 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 regulated industries such as aerospace or automotive is preferred.
• Proven testing and quality assurance experience with a focus on reliability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to set up and test commercial aircraft seats and furniture in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks.
• Confer with engineers on test article setup, procedures and results.
• Demonstrate proficiency with hand tools for building and setup in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Apply mechanical and manufacturing concepts to ensure precision through the project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with strong written and oral skills.
• Support project documentation using basic computer skills and Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Interpret engineering drawings to ensure adherence to design specifications.

Skills

Hand tools proficiency

Reading engineering drawings

Written and verbal communication

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

AA/AS degree in a relevant field

Tools

2D/3D modeling software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Metal machining and fabrication equipment

Job description

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate to set up and test commercial aircraft seats and furniture, ensuring high-quality and functional outcomes in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Provide technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks, contributing practical assistance to streamline project processes.
• Confer with engineers on the details and implications of test article set up, test procedures, and results, fostering improved communication and outcomes.
• Demonstrate proficiency with a variety of hand tools to efficiently build and set up structural tests in accordance with FAA regulations.
• Apply mechanical and manufacturing concepts to ensure precision and functionality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate effectively with excellent written and oral skills, thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Utilize basic to moderate computer skills to support project documentation and daily operations.
• Leverage working knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel to manage data and maintain organized project records.
• Interpret engineering drawings with accuracy, ensuring adherence to design specifications and technical requirements.

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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience in regulated industries such as aerospace or automotive, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Proven expertise in testing and quality assurance environments, with a strong focus on delivering reliable and high-performance results.

Highly organized with strong judgment, capable of multitasking and adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Proficiency with 2D and 3D modeling software, applying technical skills to support design, prototype, testing, and manufacturing processes.

Demonstrated knowledge of metal machining and fabrication equipment, ensuring precision and quality in production operations.

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 Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building 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

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected, and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors.

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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 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.

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.