Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-07-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-1455 ~ 1455 Fairchild Rd ~ ADMIN BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are looking for a senior level Mechanical Design Engineer in our First Class Cabin Interiors Seating team. The candidate will be responsible for designing components, assemblies and major portions of functional systems, technically advanced prototypes and promotional products using computer aided design and engineering tools.

This is an onsite position in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

What you will do:

• Design ownership of product life-cycle including initial concept through production and product support.
• Design mechanical components and assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability and maintainability.
• Perform engineering calculations to determine the size and strength of components.
• Solve design problems and check computations contributing to analytical design decisions.
• Prepare, modify and release 2D & 3D CAD data (Siemens NX) to verify fit, form and function of mechanical designs meet all requirements.
• Verify structural acceptability of designs by providing engineering support for testing of prototypes for reliability and FAA certification through static & dynamic testing.
• Utilize engineering tools such as FMEAs, FEA and DFMA to validate design data.
• Evaluate materials and parts for use in new designs including communicating with current and new suppliers.
• Operate in a team environment with other functional areas providing input to design solutions.
• Conduct and participate in cross-functional design reviews.
• Prepare and present data, layouts, sketches, and notes for design proposals.
• Investigate pertinent design factors such as process selection, tooling needs, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace ability, strength-weight efficiency.
• Design within contractual specification requirements and cost targets.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.
• Experience in design using Siemens NX or other 3D CAD software.
• Experience working with Teamcenter or other Product Data Manager (PDM) Tools.
• Previous design experience in the aerospace or automotive industries is required.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Prior experience in the design of mechanical components & systems for commercial aircraft seating products.
• Experience working with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles.
• Familiarity with FAA requirements regarding certification, configuration & change management.
• Experience with surfacing/plastic parts/composite part design.

What We Offer:

• 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 Pr