Mechanical Design Engineer II (ONSITE)

RTX • Winston-Salem, NC

4d • $68,900 - $131,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Product Development (APD) team within Collins Aerospace's Interiors organization focuses on next-generation technologies, concepts, and architectures that shape the future of aircraft seating and interior products. We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of advanced concepts, mechanisms, and prototypes for future premium seating and interior systems. This role is hands-on, highly collaborative, and focused on early-stage innovation through rapid design iteration and prototyping. This is an onsite position in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Requirements

• 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
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
• The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.
• The company will not seek an export authorization for this role
• Previous experience of CAD design and / or CNC programming.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in mechanical design within aerospace, automotive, consumer products, or other regulated industries.
• Experience with advanced prototyping techniques (additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, prototype tooling, mock‑ups).
• Familiarity with FAA or other regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Experience with concept generation, innovation engineering, and early-stage R&D environments.
• Understanding of materials such as aluminum alloys, titanium, engineered polymers, and composite structures.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX or similar parametric CAD systems.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development of new mechanical concepts from ideation through prototype build and evaluation.
• Create and iterate 3D CAD models and engineering drawings in Siemens NX to define mechanical components and assemblies.
• Perform engineering analyses, including strength calculations, tolerance analysis, kinematic evaluation, and material selection.
• Participate in and support prototype development, including hands-on assembly, functional testing, and design troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as structures, industrial design, systems engineering, materials engineering, and operations.
• Contribute to design reviews and present technical findings, trade studies, and recommendations.
• Apply engineering tools and methodologies such as FMEA, DFMA, and FEA collaboration to support concept feasibility.
• Engage with suppliers to evaluate new materials, manufacturing processes, and emerging production technologies.
• Support transition of successful concepts to downstream product development teams while ensuring knowledge transfer and design intent continuity.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level