Date Posted:2026-08-11
Country:United States of America
Location:US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121
Position Role Type:Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status: Not Required
We are currently hiring a Lead Technician, Electrical/Mechanical Designer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
What You Will Do:- Under minimal supervision: Performs a variety of complex technical tasks which require a substantial understanding of technical engineering techniques to create precision mechanical or electrical design layouts per verbal instructions, sketches, or existing hardware or engineering lab models. Instructions may originate from both mechanical and/or electrical engineering and other technical support personnel.
- Performs the preparation of required records for the release of design data and design documentation into the company data and documentation control systems.
- Mentors new mechanical designers or engineers in the current procedures for design database and documentation release.
- Assists engineering in determining and employing proper specifications for materials, finishes and processes, connectors or other electrical components, etc. during the design process.
- Applies company, industry and contractual standards during the preparation of hardware design and documentation.
- Completes the preparation of the necessary technical documentation for the release of hardware design data into the company documentation control system.
- Assists engineering in the preparation of data & documentation during the revision of released artifacts in the document control system.
- Maintains an awareness of contractually controlled company design and documentation requirements building knowledge in supporting the completion of assigned tasks.
- Has an advanced understanding of the CAD and data management tools to enable completion of design tasks.
- May direct lower grade personnel in the preparation of the necessary technical documentation
- Mentors or trains new Electro-Mechanical Designers or Engineers in the current procedures for design database and documentation release.
- May provide validation of change definition artifacts for revisions to existing design and drawing/documentation.
- May provide validation of revision capture definition into formal design and documentation data in accordance with defined change requirements.
Qualifications You Must Have:- Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
- Classroom or industry experience with 3D CAD software packages (NX, Creo, Solidworks, CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, etc.) is required. Experience with Siemens NX is preferred.
Qualifications We Prefer:- Experience with Siemens NX is preferred.
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
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• 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
• And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
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 60,000 USD - 114,000 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.
