Mechanical Staff Technician (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-11-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

 

In this hands-on role, you'll contribute to the research, design, development, and manufacturing of cutting-edge products and prototypes, transforming concepts into functional solutions. Working alongside talented engineers and technicians, you'll apply your mechanical expertise to build, test, troubleshoot, and refine products while helping drive continuous improvement in design and manufacturing processes. If you're a collaborative problem-solver who enjoys creating, improving, and bringing new ideas to reality, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced engineering environment.

 

 

What You Will Do

• Under supervision, provide mechanical support for research, design, develop or manufacturing activities for various customers.
• Applies mechanical theory to lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify engineering prototypes and RC products.
• Sets up and operates standard equipment, and under supervision works with programming languages used on automated equipment.
• Documents mechanical design and modifications and has responsibility for documentation maintenance.
• Assists engineers with the development of new engineering processes and/or products to ensure their manufacturability, under supervision may recommend design changes.
• Perform as member of design team including leadership role utilizing effective communication skills.
• Understanding of written/verbal instruction methods used by customers.

 

What You Will Learn

• Learn, discover and expand your knowledge about Collins Aerospace
• Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment
• Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems

 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience 
• Experience in Manual Mill/Lathe-CNC Mill/Lathe experience/Haas, Fanuc
• Experience with CAD/Solid Works

 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in CAM experience/Smart CAM-Sheet metal experience
• Experience with press brake/hardware press
• Experience in rivet installation
• Experience with TIG welding
• General metal fabrication skills
• Siemens Controller experience

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!  

 

Learn More & Apply Now!

 

*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. 

 

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. 

 

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 53,100 USD - 100,900 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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