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Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.\nWE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\nTransportation facility.\nMeal coupons\nGroup Term Life Insurance.\nGroup Health Insurance.\nGroup Personal Accident Insurance.\nEntitled for 18 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave annually.\nEmployee scholar program\nWork life balance\nCar lease program\nNational Pension Scheme\nLTA\nFuel & Maintenance /Driver wages\nMeal vouchers\nAnd more!\nNothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all India positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.\nAt 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.\nApply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day\nRTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. 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