Mechanical Engineer I, Avionics Test Engineering

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 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 problems.  This 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 less than 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

• Experience may be obtained through on the job experience, research, coursework, or projects. 

• 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

Learn More & Apply Now!  

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S: 

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.  

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. 

*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.  

higher, again and again.   

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!