Date Posted:
2025-08-29
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're looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer, Electronics, to join our team in Rockford, IL. In this role, you'll support production and help develop new products.
You'll be responsible for production programs and quality control. Our Electronics Development Center (EDC) assembles tests, and repairs circuit card assemblies (CCAs) and line-replaceable units (LRUs) and builds test equipment for Power & Controls. We work with electronic hardware for aircraft electrical systems.
What You Will Do
Provide production support, including testing, manufacturing, assembly, and inspection
Route electrical modifications such as cuts, jumps, dead bugs, and component replacements/additions
Interpret engineering change documents and incorporate clear, detailed work instructions
Identify opportunities and implement changes to improve manufacturing processes or reduce costs, using knowledge of fabrication, tooling, equipment, assembly methods, quality standards, product design, materials, and parts
Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing
Incorporate new methods, processes, or equipment to improve existing operations
Support capital projects that enhance current capabilities
Review drawings and engineering changes for manufacturability as part of the engineering definition process
Establish equipment maintenance plans, operating procedures, and control plans
Evaluate manufacturing processes by documenting and establishing process control plans
Ensure processes and procedures comply with regulations
Incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan
Communicate effectively with both subordinates and management
Manage workflow for Electronics-certified technicians supporting qualification programs
Qualification You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Qualifications We Prefer
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial) preferred
Experience in electronics and electrical engineering
Background in the aerospace industry
Familiarity with Collins Aerospace tools, design standards, and qualification processes
Proficient in SAP
What We Offer
Benefits
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!
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 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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