Date Posted:2026-09-09
Country:United States of America
Location:US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6
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
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about solving complex engineering challenges and contributing to the development and production of advanced aerospace systems. The ideal candidate enjoys working with rotating mechanical hardware, electro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical systems, and thrives in a hands-on, collaborative environment.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across the product lifecycle-from development and mechanical design to manufacturing support, troubleshooting, testing, and qualifications. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and production teams to identify root causes, resolve challenging hardware issues, and help deliver reliable, high-quality aerospace products.
This role is well suited for an engineer who enjoys turning complex problems into practical solutions, working with cross-functional teams, and seeing their work directly impact the performance and reliability of aerospace hardware.
What You Will Do- Support the production of Ram Air Turbine (RAT) systems, including air-driven turbines, angle gearboxes, hydraulic pumps, and linear hydraulic actuators with locking and release mechanisms.
- Provide engineering and manufacturing support to suppliers and Collin's production sites to resolve issues affecting hardware producibility, quality, and yield.
- Investigate electro-mechanical and hydro-mechanical hardware acceptance test failures and production issues to identify root causes and drive effective corrective actions.
- Support troubleshooting of manufacturing, operational, and test-related hardware issues.
- Participate in product and component development activities, including cost estimates, standard specifications, drawing layouts, and performance and maintenance requirements.
- Perform hardware analysis and mechanical design for RAT systems and related aerospace applications.
- Support qualification and performance testing to ensure hardware meets engineering and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supplier, and production teams to develop and implement practical solutions.
- Apply strong problem-solving and engineering judgment to improve hardware reliability, manufacturability, quality, and performance.
Qualifications You Must Have - Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
Qualifications We Prefer - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
- Experience analyzing rotating mechanical hardware and complex mechanical systems.
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving hardware manufacturing, operational, and test-related issues.
- Experience supporting product and component development, including qualification testing, performance testing, and environmental testing.
- Understanding of electric machines and rotating mechanical hardware.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
What We Offer Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- 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
- 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
*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.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.
