Engineer II, Design Engineering (onsite)

Engineer II

We're seeking a proactive and driven Engineer II to support mature military programs focused on primary electric power generation. Based in Rockford, Illinois, this role empowers you to take the lead in critical engineering efforts while collaborating with cross-functional teams, management, and customers. In this position, you'll be encouraged to bring bold, innovative thinking to solve complex problems and enhance existing systems. You'll have the autonomy to drive results, backed by a strong network of advisory engineers and leadership support. Demonstrated performance can lead to expanded responsibilities, including serving as the cognizant engineer on multiple programs and leading key initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on legacy systems while shaping your future in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

What you will do:

• Support manufacturing facilities with root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations related to test rejects and production returns.
• Assist repair facilities with RCCA efforts for field returns.
• Perform validation testing of defined corrective actions to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Drive implementation of corrective actions into production and repair processes.
• Communicate technical findings and program updates related to production and field issues to internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Qualifications you must have:

• 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.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Successfully managed multiple concurrent engineering tasks in a high-tempo environment, meeting established deadlines and project milestones through effective planning and prioritization.
• Applied root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methodologies to support both production and field return investigations, resulting in implemented and validated corrective actions aligned with quality and reliability standards.
• Accurately documented technical findings, tracked implementation of corrective actions, and ensured alignment with internal procedures and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Delivered clear, concise technical presentations and root cause summaries to cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers, effectively communicating findings across varying levels of technical expertise, teams, suppliers, and customers at varying levels of technical expertise.

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!
• Eligible for relocation

The salary range for this role is $66,000 - $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.