Technician, Drafting/Product Definition (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Detail Drafter for our Rockford, IL facility. You will prepare and revise engineering drawings and bills of materials for mechanical products, ensuring GD&T and ANSI standards are applied.

Ideal candidate has 2+ years drafting experience, supports manufacturing, and works onsite with cross-functional teams. This role requires eligibility for a U.S. Secret clearance and is based in Rockford, IL.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret government issued security clearance.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant drafting experience with HS Diploma or AA/AS degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop fully dimensioned detail drawings meeting industry and Collins standards.
• Maintain and update drawings through review cycles and engineering feedback.
• Incorporate revisions per engineering change requests.
• Apply Collins Design Standards for consistent task execution.
• Collaborate with product definition and engineering teams as needed.
• Use CAD tools to ensure consistent, simplified future revisions.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Detail drafting experience

Education

HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (2-year post high school)

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-03

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P1 2421 11th St 2421 11TH ST-P1

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: 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.

The Global Technical Services organization at Collins Aerospace is seeking a Detail Drafter to join our Mechanical Computer-Aided Design team. We are looking for a team player with strong initiative and the ability to thrive in an environment of rapidly shifting priorities.

In this role, the Detail Drafter will prepare and revise a wide range of engineering drawings and maintain associated parts lists. The ideal candidate is proficient in creating engineering documentation that accurately depicts mechanical product details, assemblies, and overall layouts. Responsibilities include part model creation, view development, and applying correct nomenclature, utilizing geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

Detail Drafters play a critical role in precisely documenting components to support the manufacturing and assembly of high‑precision products. Success in this position requires understanding part and assembly function, identifying functional datums, and recognizing how each component interacts within the larger assembly. Drafters must create all necessary views to fully dimension parts and assemblies using ANSI standards and GD&T methodologies to ensure accurate tolerancing and build‑up analysis.

The selected candidate will follow the standard Collins modeling and detailing practices to ensure that designs can be consistently reviewed, analyzed, and released in accordance with established practices.

This position is onsite at our facility in Rockford, Illinois.

What You Will Do

• Develop fully dimensioned detail drawings that comply with industry standards, Collins requirements, and manufacturing best practices.
• Ensure all drawings are accurate, complete, and appropriately dimensioned to meet program needs and support tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Update and maintain detail drawings throughout review cycles based on engineering feedback.
• Incorporate drawing revisions in accordance with engineering change requests.
• Apply Collins Standard Work, including Design Standard Features and the Design Guide Book, to complete tasks consistently and efficiently.
• Collaborate with Collins Product Definition and engineering support teams, coordinating assistance as needed.
• Use CAD/software tools following recommended methods to ensure consistency, simplify future revisions, and reduce model or drawing complexity.

Detail Drafters are expected to collaborate directly with Collins engineering staff in the design and development of products and test equipment. They may also be required to coordinate and communicate with engineering, design, or drafting teams from other Collins divisions worldwide. Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a global workforce are essential.

Candidates must be able to perform well in a team environment and accurately interpret and implement both oral and written instructions. Strict adherence to established design processes is critical to ensuring successful product realization for our customers. Attention to detail is paramount to delivering safe, reliable products into service.

• Travel Requirements: Less than 10%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Ability to obtain U.S. Secret government issued security clearance
• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proven experience in 3D mechanical design and drafting, including the development of complex assemblies.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and manufacturing principles, with demonstrated ability to read and interpret models, assembly drawings, and detailed part prints.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and ANSI Y14.5M standards, along with working proficiency in drafting practices, PLM tools, and general computer applications.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter, particularly in design of rotating machines. Experience with additional CAD platforms is also beneficial.
• Manufacturing background and experience are highly valued.
• As our Collins team expands its use of Model‑Based Definition (MBD) and Additive Manufacturing, familiarity with these technologies is highly desirable.

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!

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

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The salary range for this role is 41,400 USD - 72,600 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.