Mechanical Engineer II - Avionics Test Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to be part of an engineering team working on a variety of interesting aerospace mechanical hardware engineering projects? Do you want to get hands on experience with sophisticated electronic test equipment and further your career? If so, this may be the opportunity that you have been looking for. Avionics Test Engineering offers an array of innovative test equipment solutions for Collins Aerospace products and programs. We serve internal customers, including our manufacturing and service centers, as well as external customers – domestic and international. Your primary responsibility will be working with our mechanical engineering team developing new solutions and helping to support ongoing process improvement initiatives for the Cedar Rapids, IA site. You should be capable of performing mechanical design and analysis to meet system requirements. You must have strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. You will heavily utilize development and debug skills for the development of mechanical interfaces and components used on multi-rack automated test stations.

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 or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design.
Experience collaborating with engineering teams comprised of other mechanical engineers, mechanical drafters, electrical engineers, software engineers and system engineers.
Working knowledge of Solidworks, NX Designer, AutoCAD, or similar design tools, and 3D printing.
Experience translating requirements into physical design.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Candidate must be detail oriented and be able to excel in a team environment.
Familiar with Collins or Avionics products.
Mechanical test equipment design experience in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Develop designs, documentation creation and modification, production support
Contribute to the success of a cross-functional team to develop solutions to production and field-testing problems. This could include initial design, prototyping, and environment testing solutions.
Develop and review product designs and analyze development and design requirements
Design of test fixtures, cables, interconnects and associated documentation
Perform tolerance analysis
Prepare and present project / technical information to peers, internal management and customers
Plan and manage tasks effectively
Facilitate documentation and drawings of mechanical designs from inception through release Specific tasks include enclosure structural design, thermal, vibration, other environmental considerations, design verification, prototype build and production transition to the factory.
Develop and implement process definitions, alignments, and streamlining initiatives to minimize administrative burden and enhance operational efficiency in mechanical engineering workflows.

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
And more!