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We’relooking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who is excited to solve complex engineering challenges, turn concepts into high-performance products, and work across the full product lifecycle.\nIn this role, you’llhave the opportunity to take ownership of mechanical design activities-from concept development and analysis through production support and fielded products. You’ll use tools such as SolidWorks and ANSYS Workbench to develop and validate robust designs, apply advanced engineering principles to predict product performance and life, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet customer, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.\nYou’llbe part of an Integrated Project Team (IPT) where your engineering expertisewill directly influence product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving, collaborating with manufacturing and operations, and seeing their designs move from concept to production and into service.\nIf you’reready to work on challenging aerospace applications and make a measurable impact through innovative mechanical design, we want you to join us in shaping the future of aerospace.\n`\nWhat You Will Do\nDesign and review mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, safety, and quality requirements.\n\nPerform thermal and structural analyses using ANSYS Workbench to evaluate product performance and support design decisions.\n\nConduct fatigue and durability assessments, including stress-life and strain-life methodologies, to develop product life predictions.\n\nDevelop technical documentation and engineering reports and participatein conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design reviews.\n\nCollaborate within Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to develop cost-effective designs that meet customer expectations, quality standards, and business objectives.\n\nApply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to optimizedesigns for efficient, repeatable, and cost-effective production across multiple manufacturing processes.\n\nIdentify, assess, and mitigate design risks, including developing Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) and implementing design improvements.\n\nProvide technical support throughout the product lifecycle, including troubleshooting production and field issues and determining appropriate dispositionsfor non-conforming hardware.\n\nDevelop engineering solutions for Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) activities, including repair concepts and supporting technical documentation.\n\nPartner with manufacturing, operations, quality, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.\n\nDevelop and implement engineering procedures and standard work to improve design consistency, team efficiency, and overall engineering quality.\n\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically 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 orin absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience\n\nQualifications We Prefer\nProficiencywith SolidWorks; experience with ANSYS Workbench strongly preferred.\n\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and familiarity with GD&T.\n\nExperience applying Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles to mechanical designs.\n\nKnowledge of metallic joining processes, including brazing and welding.\n\nExperience performing stress-life and strain-life fatigue analyses for metallic components.\n\nFamiliarity with design optimization methods and tools.\n\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel for technical documentation and data analysis.\n\nStrong verbal, written, and technical communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.\n\nProgramming aptitude in Visual Basic and/or Python is a plus.\n\nWhat We Offer\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees\nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option\nTuition reimbursement program\nStudent Loan Repayment Program\nLife insurance and disability coverage\nOptional coverages youcan buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additionallife and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection\nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits\nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning\nAdoption Assistance\nAutism Benefit\nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions\nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program\nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits\nBright Horizons, childand elder care services\nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program\nAnd more!\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nWe make modern flights possible for millions of commercial travelers and support our Miltarycustomers with advanced control systems.Our major product lines areon-boardvirtually everyaircraftflyingall over the world. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems orcreating a positive in flightexperience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & 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 keep our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!\n*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate foryour needs before applying to this role.\nOnsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.\nThis includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.\nAt Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.\nApply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.\nAs 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.\nThe salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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