Sr. Design Enineer

Date Posted:

2026-07-10



Country:

Mexico



Location:

MX-BCN-MEXICALI-238 ~ Blvd Venustiano Carranza #238 ~ BLDG 238, Desarrollo Industrial Colorado



Position Role Type:

Unspecified

At RTX, the world 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 seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join our high‑impact Engineering organization in Mexicali, a recognized center of excellence for structural analysis and product development. This team plays a critical role in designing and validating some of the most complex and safety‑critical components in aviation, including nacelles, thrust reversers (TR), inlets, engine build‑up (EBU) systems, and fan cowls for commercial and business jets. As one of the few organizations in the world with end‑to‑end expertise in these specialized systems, our Mexicali facility is known for its technical rigor, innovation, and ability to solve challenging engineering problems that directly influence aircraft performance, safety, and reliability. Here you’ll collaborate with world‑class engineers, leverage advanced tools and best‑practice design standards, and contribute to products that exemplify precision, quality, and aerospace leadership.

What You Will Do

• Lead the resolution of complex technical problems by performing root cause analysis, evaluating alternatives, and implementing effective engineering solutions.
• Review and validate engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, design requirements, customer specifications, and company procedures.
• Manage medium-scale engineering projects, coordinating activities, priorities, schedules, resources, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Support Operations and Manufacturing Processes to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Responsible for RCCA activities to investigate and solve technical and quality issues. Support and recommend corrective and preventive actions to address internal and external quality concerns.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering oversight to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to design best practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and process optimization throughout the product lifecycle.
• Travel up to 20%

Must Have Qualifications:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience
• 5 years of professional experience in product design and development.
• Proven experience creating and modifying 3D models and assemblies for structures using CATIA V5 (modules – Part Design and Product Design).
• Proficiency with PLM systems and Microsoft Office Suite

• Proven ability to clearly and effectively communicate and present technical information in English, both verbally and in writing

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, mechatronics, or aerospace engineering strongly preferred.
• Experience with composite structures and proficiency with the CATIA CPD workbench is a plus.
• Understanding of materials and their properties to ensure the designs meet safety and performance standards.
• Preferred PLM systems experience – (Enovia, Teamcenter, or similar tools.)
• MS Office Suite proficiency including Power BI and SharePoint
• Creativity to develop innovative solutions and optimize designs for performance, manufacturability, and efficiency.

Learn More & Apply Now! 

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.

Role located at  Blvr. Venustiano Carranza #238, El Robledo, 21397 Mexicali, B.C.  

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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