Engineer II, Mechanical Materials (onsite)

Avionics Component Engineer

The Component Engineer serves as the technical resource to the Design, Manufacturing, Program Management, Supply Chain, Quality, etc. Communities for electrical and mechanical component, materials and related process support. The Component Engineer establishes design criteria, specifications, sources of supply, and acceptance criteria for assigned commodities. They are responsible for the documentation of components, processes, technology roadmaps, and design guidelines associated with assigned commodities. The Component Engineer directs Failure and Root Cause Analysis and provides technical assistance with; material verification resolution, specification or drawing exceptions, supplier issues, and manufacturing related issues for assigned technologies. The Component Engineer identifies, evaluates, and recommends new components for new product development requirements and for improving existing manufacturing process yields. They support assigned Commodity Teams as the technical lead. Uses independent judgment to make decisions in day-to-day job responsibilities.

+ Understand preferred technologies, sources of supply, and acceptance criteria for multiple commodities.

+ Apply techniques for the documentation and release of components, processes and design guidelines in accordance with department policies.

+ Perform Failure and Root Cause Analysis of moderate complexity and corrective action as needed.

+ Provide technical assistance with material verification resolution, specification or drawing exceptions, supplier issues, and manufacturing related issues.

+ Identify, evaluate, and recommend components, materials and/or manufacturers for new product requirements and for improving existing manufacturing process yields.

+ Support assigned Commodity Teams as a technical resource.

+ Analyzes parametric data, preference codes, and obsolescence prediction data for assigned projects.

+ Design Engineering community support including design development assistance, interfacing, communication, component application issue resolution, and general question/issue resolution.

+ General technical support including activities associated with Bidding/Negotiating, Data Collection, and Analysis. Report generation related to technical issues including but not limited to; Hazardous Material, fungus, shelf life, ESD, flammability, etc.

+ Actively contributes to and participates in projects as a team member or expert on call. Individual job duties may vary.

Qualifications 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

+ Prior experience in component design, as well as managing projects, technical bids, and component testing.

Qualifications We Prefer:

+ Demonstrate strong problem solving skills and confidence in communicating with others to understand problems and work towards solutions.

+ Knowledge of electrical principles and electronic components.

+ Interpret engineering drawings and vendor data sheets.

+ Understand and follow processes and procedures for component management.

+ Perform data analysis on bills of material to ensure customer requirements are met.

+ Document and report findings to appropriate teams and leadership.

+ Excellent communication and presentation skills.

+ Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Work as part of a cross-functional team.

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! May be eligible for relocation

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.

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.