Date Posted:

2025-02-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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. 

The ISR & Space Systems business is seeking a Principal Product Engineer at their Rockford, IL location with knowledge of electro-mechanical products and in auxiliary power and/or mechanical actuation products. Additionally they will be an independent worker requiring minimal oversight, have excellent attention to detail and the creativity to provide innovative solutions to complex manufacturing issues.

Position will work primarily onsite in Rockford, IL. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include overseeing and providing technical review of production builds on the shop floorReviewing hardware to determine needed reworks and repairs for used hardware, and analyzing and interpreting required hardware specificationsIdentify potential fabrication problemsDraw attention to special fabrication requirementsEnsures the proposed design is within the allowable costEstablish touch labor cost targets on shop/lab activities as requestedProvide the necessary input and support to the tool design groupEnsure adequate tools and gages are available when needed in the processProvide support to all activities during the fabrication of the initial unit (first article) of each specific design to resolve processing problemsReview and implement engineering changes to determine feasibility, producibility and delta labor impactDetermine, implement and lead process improvement opportunities, business unit initiatives and corrective actions

Qualifications You Must Have 

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experienceU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

Qualifications We Prefer

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline (Industrial, Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical etc) with 5-10 years of experiencePro E or AutoCad Experience or equivalent software design package preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsWorking knowledge of the SAP or similar Enterprise Requirements Planning system preferredExperience in ACE Toolset and/or Lean ManufacturingExperience in 3P events, Value Stream Mapping events, and Process Certification is preferred

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 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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

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. ​

#reempowerprogram 

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  ​

Minimum Program Qualifications:

Be on a career break of one or more year at time of applicationHave prior experience in functional area of interestHave interest in returning in either a full time or part time position

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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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. ​

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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.  ​

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with NASA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per NASA’s regulation SUBPART 1835.5 Drug- Free Workforce

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

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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