Date Posted:
2026-02-17Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1APosition Role Type:
HybridU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredCollins Aerospace is seeking to fill a Mechanical Systems Engineering position within the Pneumatic Controls, Hydro-Mechanical, and Actuation Design group. In this role, you will design innovative pneumatic control systems, define system components using physics-based models, and create detailed schematics and layouts. You will lead communication of requirements with the integrated product team, conduct design analyses and trade studies, and support testing to ensure systems meet or exceed specifications
The Pneumatic, Hydro-Mechanical, and Actuation, Design group is responsible for a range of pneumatic and hydro-mechanical components, including pneumatic valves, such as butterfly, in-line, and check valves, actuators, and jet-fuel controls that support flow division, fuel metering, pressure regulation, and high-pressure relief.
This position has a strong focus on physics-based modeling and analysis of pneumatic components and systems to support requirement decomposition from system level to component. You will also support testing and perform data analysis for development hardware and requirements verification.
The group’s responsibilities span design and development, qualification, assembly and testing, aftermarket support, and field service.
What You Will Do
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Research, plan, design, and develop mechanical products and systems in areas including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, thermal, and hydraulic disciplines.
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Focus on critical military and commercial projects, system validation, operational functionality, design verification, and mission performance, with future work on advanced systems.
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Follow all applicable design, safety, and qualification standards throughout development programs.
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Perform detailed steady state system analysis using physics-based models
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Collaborate in a team environment to design functional system architecture, defining major components and subsystems using physics-based models.
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Develop detailed functional schematics, concept layouts, sketches, and preliminary component details.
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Develop, manage, and communicate system requirements to the integrated product team to ensure alignment with project goals.
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Investigate design factors and conduct trade studies to identify optimal solutions for both internal and external customer requirements.
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Support testing for systems, subsystems, and components, post-process data and analyze test results in relation to design specifications, rated requirements, and test objectives.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Qualifications We Prefer
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3–5+ years of experience in pneumatic valve systems or design.
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Strong fundamentals in pneumatic controls and control system design, analysis, and testing.
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Equation/Physics based modeling experience in any coding language.
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Proficiency with MATLAB, Simscape or Dymola.
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Hands-on experience performing engineering analyses such as thermal, fluid dynamics, or tolerance stack-up.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Experience with component-level requirements development, management, validation, and verification activities.
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Background in testing development hardware, test planning, instrumentation, and data analysis.
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Ability to troubleshoot component or system-level issues
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Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, ARP4754A, ARP4761, AS9100) and qualification processes.
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Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments involving design, systems, and test teams.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear documentation, reports, and presentations
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced engineering environment
What We Offer
Benefits
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!
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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