Date Posted:

2026-02-17

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

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

The Fire Suppression Design Engineering team is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in design, materials, processes and chemistry to join our us in Wilson, North Carolina! You will participate in the development, modification, integration, qualification, certification, production and field support of aircraft fire extinguishing/suppression systems and components for military and commercial applications. You will work with existing and new application designs as well as product improvement, defining design drawings, testing, evaluation and data packages. Familiarity with pressure vessels, materials, metallurgy, joining and finish processing, physical, organic, inorganic chemistry, kinetics or fire science is a plus.

Your ability to work in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary teams as well as independently with effective communication and attention to detail for timely project execution is imperative. Join us in the continuous improvement and development of aircraft fire extinguishers and suppressors.

This is an onsite position based in Wilson, North Carolina.

What you will do:

• Execute work independently and in interdisciplinary teams to generate new designs, review internal and external deviations / change requests, define & support test and documentation of mechanical hardware and assemblies.
• Contribute to the full system life cycle including proposal, development, qualification, certification, operations and field support.
• Work closely with engineering and operations disciplines (e.g., systems engineering, drafting, test engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, logistics, etc.) to align design and testing with requirements, strategy and manufacturability.
• Lead and support root cause and corrective action investigations, with a proven ability to think forensically.
• Provide technical guidance and discernment based on a broad background in mechanical design, materials & processes, chemistry and fire science.
• Collaborate in new technology development for fire extinguishing/suppression agents and components.
• Primary contributor to customer reviews and meetings.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Robust experience with technical design and documentation including mechanical assemblies, weldments, fabrication drawings, assembly and inspection procedures, installation drawings and GD&T.
• Technical knowledge of metal fabrication techniques to include finishing, machined parts, weldments and pressure vessels.
• Proficient in discrepancy analysis and resolution.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Combination of experience in areas including mechanical design, thermo/fluids, materials science, metallurgy, finish processes, machining, welding, brazing, adhesives, chemistry and/or fire science.
• 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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