Date Posted:2025-10-02Country:United States of AmericaLocation:A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USAPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.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: None/Not RequiredJoining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.The Electric Power Systems team within Power and Controls SBU is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented engineer to play a critical role in supporting both new product development and resolving field issues across design, analysis, and testing functions. This position offers the opportunity to contribute throughout the engineering lifecycle—from creating technical documentation and test plans to engaging in hands-on problem solving and root cause investigations.The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to engineering excellence, working closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to drive quality and performance. If youre ready to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced environment while upholding and shaping engineering best practices, we’d love to hear from you.What You Will Do<ul><li>Support existing product development and field issues related to design, analysis, and test.</li><li>Create Engineering documentation such as hardware specification development, test plans, analytical reports, and test reports.</li><li>Perform to program plans (budgets and schedules).</li><li>Effectively communicate with management, suppliers, customers, and members of the technical design team</li><li>Participate in design discussions and customer presentations.</li><li>Conduct engineering investigations to establish root cause and verify then implement corrective action.</li><li>Adhere and develop engineering standard work.</li><li>Respond to supplier or plant site issues, analyze and correct operations and field issues.</li></ul>Qualifications You Must Have <ul><li>Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience</li></ul>Qualifications We Prefer<ul><li>Experience in design, test, and manufacturing of mechanical components and systems</li><li>Background with structural and thermal analysis, and 3D design software</li><li>Experience with Excel (i.e., VBA, Solver, etc.)</li><li>Experience preparing and executing to a program plan.</li></ul>What We OfferSome of our competitive benefits package includes:   <ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance  </li><li>Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  </li><li>Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  </li><li>Tuition reimbursement program </li><li>Student Loan Repayment Program  </li><li>Life insurance and disability coverage  </li><li>Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection </li><li>Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits </li><li>Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  </li><li>Adoption Assistance           </li><li>Autism Benefit  </li><li>Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  </li><li>Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program </li><li>Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  </li><li>Bright Horizons, child and elder care services </li><li>Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  </li><li>And more!  </li></ul>May be eligible for relocationLearn More &amp; Apply Now!We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power &amp; Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight! *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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 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 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.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. 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