Mechanical Engineer II, Avionics Test Engineering

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 400 Collins Rd NE BLDG 112

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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 Mechanical Engineer will develop and support product designs create and maintain engineering documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production and testing challenges. Responsibilities include mechanical design prototyping analysis design verification and supporting the transition of products from development to production.

What You Will Do:

• Develop designs documentation creation and modification production support

• Contribute to the success of a cross-functional team to develop solutions to production and field testing could include initial design prototyping and environment testing solutions.

• Develop and review product designs and analyze development and design requirements

• Design of test stations fixtures cables interconnects and associated documentation

• Perform tolerance analysis

• Prepare and present project / technical information to peers internal management and customers

• Plan and manage tasks effectively

• Facilitate documentation and drawings of mechanical designs from inception through release

• Specific tasks include enclosure structural design thermal vibration other environmental considerations design verification prototype build and production transition to the factory.

What You Will Learn

• Design and Documentation of Functional Test Equipment in support of Avionics Products

• Translation of Test Requirements to Functional Testing and supporting Equipment

• How to plan and manage timelines for designs through full project lifecycle

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Knowledge of NX Designer Solidworks or common fabrication practices (subtractive and additive)

• Demonstrated practical experience with mechanical engineering design

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen permanent resident refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to translate requirements into physical design

• Demonstrated experience interacting with various engineering teams comprised of other mechanical engineers mechanical drafters electrical engineers software engineers and system engineers.

• Candidate must be detail oriented and be able to excel in a team environment

• Familiar with Collins or Avionics products

• Mechanical test equipment design experience

• Strong organizational skills with ability to effectively communicate design choices

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 68900 USD - 131100 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 candidates 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 companys 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.

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