Raytheon

Date Posted:

2025-06-27

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

We are seeking an Engineer II, Mechanical Engineering, to join our team in Rockford, IL, supporting military program-related customer support, test development, qualification, and production / field support of aircraft engine mounted generators. In this critical role, you will be supporting Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for test failures during the development and qualification phase. You will validate and implement corrective actions, collaborate with suppliers on issue resolution, and provide clear technical and programmatic communication to management and external partners. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven professional capable of independently creating, managing, and executing investigation plans that ensure product reliability and meet rigorous military standards.

What You Will Do

• Validate and implement corrective actions to address identified issues.
• Communicate technical findings and program status related to production and field issues to internal program offices and external customers.
• Independently develop, manage, and execute comprehensive investigation plans.
• Provide support for development qualifications and testing activities related to assembly processes.
• Create Engineering documentation such as hardware specification development, test plans, analytical reports, and test reports.
• Assist manufacturing and repair teams in conducting RCCA investigations for test failures, production returns, and field-reported issues.
• Effectively communicate with management, suppliers, customers, and members of the technical design team
• Participate in design discussions and customer presentations.
• Adhere and develop engineering standard work.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Requires a degree in Engineering and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

Qualifications We Prefer

• 2 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments
• Hands-on experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to internal teams and external customers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Experience on an engineering team being involved with design, test, and manufacturing of mechanical components.
• Background with structural and thermal analysis, and 3D design software
• Experience with Excel (i.e., VBA, Solver, etc.)
• Experience with rotating hardware technologies with pumps, gears, transmissions, and generators
• Background with engineering drawings

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!

May be eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

• 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.

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

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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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