Mechanical Engineer I (Onsite)

Date Posted

2026-11-11



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:

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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

As a Mechanical Engineer at Collins Aerospace, you will play a vital role in ensuring the design, development, and manufacturing of high-quality aerospace and industrial power transmission systems. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to solve complex problems and improve existing products and processes. In this role, you will:

• Review completed layouts and drawings to ensure clarity, accuracy, and conformity to standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Coordinate interrelated designs with other engineering personnel to ensure project completion.
• Perform cost studies, calculate stack-ups, and analyze detailed component layouts to achieve established objectives and budgets.
• Resolve engineering problems of difficult scope to support project completion.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to address production challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development of new products and processes while maintaining and enhancing existing ones to meet current and future business needs.
• Develop data, layouts, sketches, and notes for design proposals.
• Investigate technical factors such as manufacturability, material availability, strength-weight efficiency, and cost to inform design decisions.
• Create configurations, develop, and test metallic or non-metallic structures or materials and their related fabrication processes for engineering designs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience reviewing technical drawings and layouts for accuracy and compliance with standards
• Experience coordinating designs and collaborating with engineering teams
• Experience resolving engineering problems related to design and manufacturing processes
• Experience with aerospace and industrial power transmission system

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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.

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

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