Mechanical Engineer II (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2025-12-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HSK02: Kidde Aerospace 4200 Airport Drive,NW, Wilson, NC, 27896 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

The Fire Suppression Design Engineering team is looking for a developing Mechanical Engineer to join our us in Wilson, North Carolina!

You will participate in the development, modification, integration, qualification, certification production support and field support of aircraft fire extinguishing/suppression systems and components for military and commercial applications. Our devices include pressure vessels, pressure monitoring, flow metering, and pyrotechnic cartridge actuators. 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 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 pressure vessels, machined part drawings and specification, weld specifications and/or mechanical assemblies is preferred.  Join us in the continuous improvement of current products and creating the next generation of aircraft fire extinguishers and suppressors. Apply today!

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 extinguishing/suppression agents and components.
• Integrate with and provide support for customer reviews and meetings.
• The work associated with this position will be performed onsite in Wilson, NC.
• Travel as necessary ~5-15%.

Education and Experience you must have:

• 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
• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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, weldments and pressure vessels.
• Experience with engineering drawings and reports.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Adaptability and organization to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• 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.
• Proficient utilizing MS Office Applications / Office 365

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!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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 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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