Mechanical Engineer II (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2026-02-10
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-OR-WILSONVILLE-594 ~ 27300 SW Parkway Ave ~ BLDG 594
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

The Vision Systems Mechanical engineering team is responsible for all mechanical engineering tasks related to the design, analysis, test, certification, installation and sustainment of aerospace head-up display (HUD), helmet and headworn display (HHD) and guidance products. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, analyzing, testing, and documenting hardware while working under the guidance of senior engineers. This role involves collaboration across engineering disciplines, contributing to design optimization, and ensuring product functionality, manufacturability, and reliability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical, analytical, and communication skills while thriving in a process-oriented development environment.

What You Will Do:

• Design, analyze, test and document hardware under guidance of more senior engineers.
• Perform duties within a process-oriented development system.
• Collaborate with team leaders and other engineering disciplines to complete designs that align with documented hardware requirements.
• Contribute to schedule creation and ensure schedule commitments are met.
• Create and present program and/or task status presentations to team members.
• Create and present clear and concise technical descriptions to team members.
• Participate in design and document reviews.
• Contribute to investigations of open-ended, complex problems.
• Develop designs that optimize weight, volume, cost and manufacturability while meeting structural, thermal and other environmental and functional requirements.
• Partner with drafting team to provide technical content for drawing creation.

Qualifications You Must Have::

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Knowledge of engineering materials and processes.
• Familiarity with basic stress and strain theory and thermal management design.
• Proficiency in a 3D CAD solid modeling software package (SolidWorks and/or UG NX preferred).
• Basic understanding of tolerance analysis and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with designing packaging of electronic and/or optical systems
• Experience with designing manufacturing, calibration and test support equipment.
• Familiarity with Aluminum fabrication techniques, including machining & investment casting
• Familiarity with FEA software package (ANSYS preferred)
• Background in the avionics or aerospace industry

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:

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.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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.

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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