Principal Support Specialist, MCAD Tools (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-06-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

Engineering Digital Solutions (EDS) was formed with a vision to deliver and sustain software solutions for the engineering function. The engineering function comprises about 9 disciplines with the largest user’s base being Project, Systems, Software, Mechanical and Electrical discipline. A signification energy within EDS is dedicated to a one Collins Product Lifecycle Management Solution.

This is a critical role for someone passionate about shaping digital engineering landscape—reducing barriers, improving performance, and enabling seamless collaboration.

This role will support the implementation, sustainment, and evolution of the tools and services that support mechanical design, simulation, product development, and collaboration across Collins Aerospace in alignment with the EDS organization’s overall platform and infrastructure, RTX and Collins strategies. The goal is to empower mechanical engineers with an ecosystem of tools and workflows that accelerate innovation, improve quality, and scale efficiently.

** This is an remote position**

What YOU will do:

• Experience in Mechanical Design within Aerospace.

• Experience with CAD (NX, CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, CREO), PLM (Teamcenter, Enovia, Windchill, 3DExperience) and analysis tool (Ansys).

• Experience working on innovative Digital Engineering and Manufacturing Integration to enable full digital thread.

• Experience leading process and tool improvement projects to support model-based definition roadmap maturity.

• Experience in implementing Standard Work processes to ensure consistent results across the enterprise.

• Proficiency in decomposition of customer specifications and mechanical requirements into optimized designs.

• Expertise in leading Engineering and Manufacturing Multi-Disciplinary collaborations.

• Effectively manage MCAD data management environment through an administrative role.

• Debug server logs.

• Support configuration, customizations, and upgrades of mechanical hardware.

• Work with SW developers to ensure scripts/code meet user requirements (enhancements/updates/etc.).

• Create/update system test cases; conduct unit & integration testing to ensure the defined functionality meets requirements.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree 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.

• Diligent Work Ethic.

• Experience with mechanical/engineering design processes

• Preferred: Work management within an Agile framework

• Must also be willing and able to travel (domestic and international) (minimum 10% domestically)

• Either possess, or be able to obtain, a security clearance.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies?  Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

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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