Mechanical Engineer I (Onsite)

Employer description

Date Posted:

2026-11-04 Country:

United States of America Location:

US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 ~ 2604 Highway 20 N ~ PLANT 1 Position Role Type:

Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

As a Mechanical Engineer at Collins Aerospace, you will support a variety of basic activities in the discipline formulating designs, investigating design factors, developing preliminary layouts, conducting analysis, and making layouts of assemblies. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to perform product design for our airplane cargo systems under the guidance of mechanical design engineers.

Thoroughly review and understand product specifications and determine design requirements and scope of work.Generate design concepts in conformance with above and ensure that adequate trade studies and analyses are performed to arrive at optimum design configurations.Be proficient in CAD solid modeling to be able to prepare CAD Layouts and detail drawings.Coordinate with the Drafting group on preparation of drawings, perform initial engineering drawing check, and approve prior to release.Support design verification testing and coordinate with test department.Provide necessary engineering support for new hardware fabrication.Interface with all other functional groups and departments as required in the development of the product design.Use department computer technology in an independent and productive manner.Develop conceptual mechanical designs.Performs component and assembly design along with validation testing and documentation of Mechanical hardware to achieve cost, weight and environmental requirements.Executes value engineering, new product introduction, and production support projects.Establishes hardware design requirements, traceability, flow down requirements, develop and test.Develops documentation of design via formal reportsPrepares and presents designs for customer and certification authorities.Drives the usage of appropriate Lean Product Development tools to support cost effective technical solutions with heavy focus on platform design, reuse and knowledge management. 

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering major obtained by start date.Experience with computer aided design (CAD) software such NX, Catia, SolidWorks, Creo, and/or Fusion 360
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with materials and manufacturing processes.Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint)Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience 

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.Relocation Eligibility
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Please consider the following role type definition 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.

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 57,200 USD - 108,800 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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