Mechanical Engineer I

Date Posted:2026-01-15Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBEPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: Security Clearance: None/Not RequiredCollins 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 an entry level Design Engineer, responsible for developing new energetic products, adaptive engineering of existing energetic product lines and sustaining current energetic product lines. The Design Engineer will be involved in all phases of the product life cycle, including proposal preparation, product brainstorming sessions, design, supplier support, manufacturing support with the design and non-conforming material analysis. The position is expected to participate in continuous improvement activities, be capable of leading efforts, creating detailed plans and providing recommendations for complex technical issues in the department.What You Will DoReview Request for Quotes from customers to evaluate feasibility, prepare labor estimates for updating engineering technical data packages, identify significant risks and provide mitigation recommendationsLead brainstorming efforts for part design and/or new specification conditions and modify the design and/or procedures as required to provide reliable cost-effective solutionsDesign and model to system/customer requirementsWork with the Systems and Analysis groups to ensure requirements are met and design has predictable performanceMaintain and create new engineering technical baseline on drawing and engineering specificationsLead Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and participate in Process Failure Mode Effects AnalysisKey stakeholder for the design definition for the Material Review BoardParticipate in product safety analysis, mature and implement Safety CharacteristicsProvide technical input for creation and maintenance of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemCommunicate with customers to provide technical information, engineering recommendations, action plans and risk assessmentsWork with Program Management to ensure all project milestones are achieved within identified and documented time, budget, and performance expectations for multiple projectsMonitor and report the status of all projects to management and customersSupport continuous improvement activities to improve development project executionCreate and implement IP for the Propulsion businessPerform other duties as neededDomestic and international travel up to 10%Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experienceExperience with modeling (NX preferred) and analysis of complex engineering problemsUnderstanding of engineering drawings and specificationsQualifications We PreferExperience/Interest with energetic engineering is desiredStrong computer skills and ability to learn new analysis/modeling softwareMechanical Engineering background to support component and detail design workExposure to Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and Process Failure Mode Effects AnalysisMust be proficient at prioritizing and managing workload, as well as have a strong decision making and administrative abilitiesWhat 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 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 ​Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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​ ​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. ​ ​Qualifications We PreferExperience/Interest with energetic engineering is desiredStrong computer skills and ability to learn new analysis/modeling softwareMechanical Engineering background to support component and detail design workExposure to Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and Process Failure Mode Effects AnalysisMust be proficient at prioritizing and managing workload, as well as have a strong decision making and administrative abilitiesWhat 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 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 ​​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​The salary range for this role is 62,900 USD - 119,700 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.