Design Engineer II - Pump Design (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-08-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace pump design engineers are responsible for design and analysis of a variety of fuel and oil pumps, including centrifugal, axial piston, vane, and gear pumps. Pump design engineers are responsible for completing new product development design and analysis tasks for pump programs, including driving development activities, while ensuring all technical and regulatory requirements are met. Pump design engineers may be the cognizant engineers responsible for root cause investigations and sustaining activities for fielded products. 

 

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

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Candidate will support the design and analysis of a variety of fuel and oil pumps, including centrifugal, axial piston, vane, and external gear pumps. 

• Responsible for completing design and analysis tasks for one or more pump programs, including driving development activities, while ensuring all technical and regulatory requirements are met.   

• Support product root cause investigations, as design engineering plays a key role in solving any product issues during the development process. This also includes evaluating empirical data to validate design tools and reconcile pump design/analysis results with test data. 

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: 

• Exposure to design principles used throughout product lifecycle. 

• Experience in aerospace design environment 

• Exposure to design of multiple types of components, including multiple pumping technologies, splines, shafts, gears, housings, valves 

• Opportunity to work on new technology development and design of components for new development programs. 

• Professional Development - Access to company paid continuing education, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, leadership opportunities, spearhead exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Continuous learning and innovative culture, where curiosity is encouraged and supported. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with diverse teams and departments, broadening skill sets and knowledge base. Networking opportunities, connecting with industry experts, attending conferences, expand professional network. 

 

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 or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience. 

• Experience in an engineering role, working with rotating components, fluids, or aerospace components. 

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:  

• Aerospace industry experience 

• MATLAB modeling and programming experience 

• CFD analysis experience in ANSYS Fluent or STAR-CCM+ 

• Prior Aerospace Industry/ Pump Design experience 

• Centrifugal and axial piston pump experience 

• Aircraft system knowledge, particularly fuel and oil systems 

• Familiarity with industry design, test and certification standards for aerospace pumping systems 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.      

• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.     

• Collins Enterprise Values including Safety | Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation. 

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!  

 

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.  

 

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! 

 

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. 

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.

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