Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Avionics Test Engineering

Date Posted:

2026-04-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-112 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 112

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

At RTX, the world 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.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will focus on designing and developing modular mechanical solutions for avionics test equipment, with an emphasis on cost reduction, reuse, and common architecture. You’ll work across the full product lifecycle—concept, prototyping, testing, and production—while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve engineering challenges and support manufacturing.

What You Will Do:

• Create Modular designs for a family of test equipment pertaining to Boundary Scan and Power Supply Testing

• Champion common architecture in Mechanical design with a specific focus on design for cost reduction and reuse

• Developing designs, documentation creation and modification, production support

• Contribute to the success of a cross-functional team to develop solutions to production and field testing problems.  This could include initial design, prototyping, and environment testing solutions.

• Develop and review product designs and analyze development and design requirements

• Design of test fixtures, cables, interconnects and associated documentation

• Perform tolerance analysis

• Prepare and present project / technical information to peers, internal management and customers

• Plan and manage tasks effectively

• Facilitate documentation and drawings of mechanical designs from inception through release

• Specific tasks include enclosure structural design, thermal, vibration, other environmental considerations, design verification, prototype build and production transition to the factory.

What You Will Learn:

• How to optimize solutions through proactive mitigation of needs

• Develop forward-thinking skills on how to strategically plan architecture

• Capture Stakeholder input to ensure voice of customer is considered and supported

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

• Demonstrated experience interacting with various engineering teams comprised of other mechanical engineers, mechanical drafters, electrical engineers, software engineers and system engineers.   

• 5+ Years of experience with NX Designer, Solidworks, or similar design tools, and common fabrication practices (subtractive and additive)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Candidate must be detail oriented and be able to excel in a team environment

• Familiar with Collins or Avionics products

• Mechanical test equipment design experience focused on portfolio offering development

• Experience decomposing requirements for physical design

• Organizational skills with ability to effectively communicate design choices based on broad mix of UUTs considered

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 reimbu