Mechanical Engineer II - Detection Design (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-10-12

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

 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'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.

The Mechanical Design Engineering team is looking for a developing mechanical engineer to join our Fire & Overheat Linear Detection group in Wilson, North Carolina!

You will participate in the development, modification, integration, qualification, certification, production and field support of aircraft fire and overheat detection systems and components for military and commercial applications. Our devices include pneumatic, eutectic and thermistor linear overheat and fire detectors. You will work with existing and new application designs and product improvement, defining design drawings, testing, evaluation and data packages. Work may also include R&D for new technologies including fiber optics to maintain the company’s position as a leader in the industry. Your ability to work in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary teams with effective communication and attention to detail for timely project execution is imperative. Familiarity with machined part drawings and specification, weld specifications, mechanical assemblies, switches, eutectic salts and/or thermistors is preferred. Join us in the continuous improvement of current products and creating the next generation of aircraft fire and overheat detectors.

This is an onsite position based in Wilson, North Carolina.

What You Will Do:

• •Contributor working independently and with senior engineers to generate new designs, review internal and external change requests, create redline revisions, and support test and documentation of mechanical hardware and assemblies.
• •Participate in hardware engineering requirements interpretation and implementation into design for medium complexity components of mechanical designs.
• •Contribute to the full system life cycle including proposal, development, qualification, certification and aftermarket support.
• •Work closely with other engineering and operations disciplines (e.g., systems engineering, drafting, test engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, logistics, etc.) to ensure that mechanical design and testing is appropriate for the project/product design approach and manufacturability.
• •Recommend disposition of operations/supplier test or part deviation requests.
• •Participate in and contribute to new design and revision reviews in support to producing high quality drawings and documents.
• •Understand and utilize the appropriate processes and tools during development of hardware.
• •Participate in new technology development for fire and overheat detectors and components.
• •Integrate with and provide support for customer reviews and meetings.
• •Travel as necessary ~5%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• •Familiarity with technical design documentation such as mechanical assemblies, fabrication drawings, parts lists, weldments, installation drawings and GD&T.
• •Familiarity with metal fabrication techniques to include finishing, machined parts, and welding.
• •Adaptability and organization to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• •Experience creating engineering reports.
• •Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, ​

Qualifications We Prefer:

• •Effective and efficient communication in various settings: in-person, virtual, email and direct messaging.
• •Ability to quickly change focus between high level concepts and low-level details.
• •Self-motivated, receptive, able to organize and complete assignments on time.
• •A habit of verifying work for accuracy and completeness prior to submission for review by others.
• •Experience in aircraft component design, test or certification.
• •Proficient utilizing MS Office Applications / Office 365

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
• •Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• •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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

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.

At 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.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when e