Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer – Electric Actuation Systems

Location: Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Reporting to the ASG‑UK Site Lead – Chief Engineer, you will lead technical design and engineering for electric actuation systems, supporting projects from concept to production and in‑service. The role will be based in a new Collins Aerospace facility in Wolverhampton, with less than 10% international travel.

Responsibilities

• Generate innovative design concepts and product configurations for electro‑mechanical actuation systems.
• Support all stages of the design lifecycle, from requirements capture and proposals to detailed design, manufacturing, and qualification.
• Develop robust, lightweight, and cost‑effective engineering solutions.
• Produce high‑quality manufacturing data packages, including drawings and tolerance analyses.
• Lead and support detailed design activities within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and in‑service requirements.
• Support system integration and installation activities across actuation systems and interfacing equipment.
• Conduct design reviews and deliver technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support risk identification, mitigation, and design assurance activities.
• Investigate product issues during development, qualification, production, and in‑service operation.
• Support failure investigations and corrective action programmes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, graduates, and placement students.
• Support technology roadmap development and future capability growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to share best practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Support customer engagement activities and new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent engineering qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in a design engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of machine design and electro‑mechanical product development.
• Experience developing mechanical or electro‑mechanical systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Proven problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Experience supporting technical investigations and root cause analysis activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Passion for engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous development.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using CATIA CAD software.
• Experience using Teamcenter PLM systems.
• Aerospace product development experience.
• Experience supporting qualification and certification programmes.
• Knowledge of aerospace actuation systems and aircraft equipment design.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and package.
• Annual bonus.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays plus the option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year.
• Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10%.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan – dental, optical, therapy, chiropody, health screening.
• Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation.
• Employee Discounts & Flexible Benefits platform.
• Support with professional fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Employee recognition schemes.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Equal Opportunity

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and background checks.