Lead Technician, Electrical/Mechanical Designer

2026-08-05



United States of America



US-CA-CARLSBAD-582 ~ 2752 Loker Ave W ~ LOKER



Onsite



The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance



DoD Clearance: Top Secret



Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We are currently hiring a Lead Technician, Electrical/Mechanical Designer in Carlsbad, CA.

• Assist in the creation, revision and released of product documentation artifacts including drawings, Model Based CAD definition, dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Be responsible for timely release of engineering product documentation.
• Assist optical engineers in the creation of optical element drawings conforming to MIL-PRF-13830 and ISO 10110 standards.
• Assist mechanical engineers in the creation of documentation artifacts conforming to ASME Y14.5-2009 or greater Geometric Tolerancing principles.
• Assist all engineering disciplines in the release of product data utilizing Windchill PDMLink and Enovia PDM tools.
• Documentation/database checking responsibilities for new documentation and design data release or revision to existing documentation and data.
• Assist in the area of training and mentoring of new design technicians and/or engineers in the current procedures for design and documentation release.
• Using contract/project requirements: Provides highly skilled electro- mechanical design and design documentation technical support and project leadership with or without the assistance of mechanical or electrical engineers working in the areas of research, product design and development, product testing and manufacturing process improvement.
• Capable of completing design tasks based on knowledge of the product parameters or design requirements and with minimal involvement of the project engineer.
• Capable of performing tasks involving product collateral support in the fabrication/manufacturing areas and have the knowledge and understanding to provide design change and documentation revision system support with minimal involvement or assistance required from the Mechanical or Electrical Project Engineers.
• Applies knowledge of manufacturing, tolerancing, and producibility capabilities during the design process to ensure cost effective design.
• Assists engineering in determining and employing proper specifications for materials, finishes and processes, connectors or other electrical components, etc. during the design process.
• Has an expert level understanding of the CAD and data management tools to enable completion of design tasks.
• May provide design database and documentation checking for new design and drawing release.
• May provide validation of change definition artifacts for revisions to existing design and drawing/documentation.
• May provide validation of revision capture definition into formal design and documentation data in accordance with defined change requirements.
• Provides mentoring and training to new Electro-mechanical designers or engineers in the current procedures for design database and documentation release.

• Ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret government issued security clearance
• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience
• Knowledge of Windchill 10.2 and greater PDMLink systems.
• High level of experience with ASME Y14.5-2009 or greater Geometric Tolerancing principles.

• Creo Drafting and Model Based Definition experience preferred. NX and Solidworks desired.
• Self motivated, team player with strong work ethic and communication skills, with focus on attention to detail, standards, meeting product team schedules and customer deliveries.

• 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!