Senior Program Engineer - Ram Air Turbine (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-11-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace is not just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are seeking a Senior Program Design Engineer to lead modifications and enhancements of Ram Air Turbine (RAT) systems- vital systems that provide emergency power for aerospace applications. In this role, you’ll provide technical leadership across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical domains—driving design improvements, ensuring product reliability, and mentoring other engineers. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape both the performance of mission-critical aerospace systems and the growth of our engineering team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and execute design modifications for existing RAT systems, including turbines, gearboxes, hydraulic pumps, actuators, and associated electrical systems.

• Provide technical oversight and guidance on hardware analysis, system integration, and qualification testing.

• Investigate complex hardware and system failures, identify root causes, and implement long-term corrective actions.

• Drive cross-functional collaboration with design, manufacturing, test, and quality teams to resolve technical and production challenges.

• Ensure designs meet aerospace certification standards, customer requirements, and system safety needs.

• Mentor and coach junior engineers, providing guidance on engineering best practices, problem-solving approaches, and technical development.

• Support the team in maintaining engineering discipline, documentation quality, and program execution excellence.

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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• Experience in mechanical design engineering, with a focus on aerospace systems or similar high-reliability industries.

• Proven experience with rotating hardware, hydraulic systems, and electro-mechanical integration.

• Strong background in product modifications, sustaining engineering, and system-level testing.

• Track record of resolving complex manufacturing and testing issues.

• Experience with Unigraphics (NX) or similar CAD design software

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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!  

Eligible for relocation.

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