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Role Overview:

As a Mechanical Engineer for the Collins Aerospace Galley Inserts group, you will be part of an international team of engineers responsible for innovating, designing and maintaining designs of various Galley equipment such as ovens, beverage makers, air chillers and refrigerators. Our products give airlines the ability to serve passengers with a hot meal and beverage when flying around the world. 

You will report to the Sustaining Engineering Manager in the Netherlands, but also remain part of multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineers worldwide.

What you will do:

• Develop mechanical and electromechanical projects to meet stated design requirements.

• Develop requirements for the interfaces of electro-mechanical systems in cooperation with system, software and electrical engineers.

• Design hardware and assemblies for heating, refrigreation, liquid dispensing, retention, and other system requirements.

• Perform detail and system analysis, modeling and simulation.

• Design components and assemblies, design and review mechanical assemblies.

• Participates on local and international teams to develop solutions to complex engineering problems. Defines statement of work for domestic and international suppliers to develop life cycle data per system requirements.

• Participates in design reviews of systems to assess new product development readiness.

• Develop test methods and procedures to validate designs against requirements.

• Analyze qualification requirements and define test methods to satisfy airworthiness qualification needs.

• Support reporting of test results in all phases of product development.

• Troubleshoot qualification, manufacturing and field failures for root cause and design improvements.

• Communicate design needs to supply chain and work with suppliers to meet defined design requirements.

• Researches, develops, designs, and tests components, equipment, and systems.

• Applies standard techniques involving innovations of methodology to provide solutions to problems involving a limited number of variables.

• 3D modeling and 2D drawing preparation, revision, and release using NX Unigraphics.

• Verify regulatory compliance of designs by analytical methods or testing prototypes.

• Solve design issues and verify solutions through analysis and test

• Evaluate materials and parts for use in new designs including communicating with current and new suppliers.

• Operate in a team environment, coordinating with other functional areas such as software, electrical, and manufacturing to providing input to design solutions and participate in design reviews.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and a minimum of 3 years of relevant engineering experience, or a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline and at least 2 year of relevant engineering experience.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Experience with hydraulic or pneumatic equipment and system design.

• Design mechanical components and assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.

• Good understanding of engineering processes and IT tools.

• Excellent communication skills

• Disciplined and result driven

• Decision making and Problem-solving skills.

• Basic understanding of electronics

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure.

As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team? 

What we offer: 

• 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! 

Please consider the following role type definitions 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. 

• 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. 

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 66,000 USD - 130,000 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. 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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