Remote Assembly Jobs in Moline, IL (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-08-21
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
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.
What You Will Do

• Perform PCB layout tasks of low to medium complexity under close guidance from senior designers
• Apply ECAD design standards, layout rules, and established workflows while completing assigned work packages
• Support schematic-to-layout implementation including component placement, basic routing, and constraint setup
• Maintain accuracy by minimizing repeat errors and incorporating checker/mentor feedback effectively
• Prepare and update ECAD documentation such as fabrication outputs, simple drawings, and design files
• Communicate progress clearly and seek clarification proactively to ensure work aligns with design intent
• Contribute to continuous improvement by applying lessons learned and following ECAD best practices
• Collaborate with ECAD peers in sharing task updates and implementing corrections
• Support configuration management and adherence to ECAD standards across assigned tasks

What You Will Learn

• How to apply Collins Aerospace ECAD standards, workflows, design rules, and documentation practices
• Best practices in PCB component placement, routing, and constraint-driven design using Siemens Xpedition
• Techniques for multilayer stackup interpretation, routing strategies, and basic high-speed design fundamentals
• How to generate and organize fabrication and assembly outputs (Gerbers, ODB++, drawings, BOMs) within our toolchain
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) considerations used across aerospace programs
• How ECAD integrates with Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Quality teams through structured cross-functional reviews
• Effective use of PLM systems and configuration management requirements to maintain ECAD data integrity
• How to incorporate reviewer feedback, perform corrections efficiently, and communicate progress in a professional engineering environment
• Advanced Xpedition features over time (constraint manager, tuning, differential pairs, HDI workflows, plane strategies) under mentorship from experienced ECAD designers
• The end-to-end lifecycle of PCB design at Collins Aerospace, from schematic integration through manufacturing release.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience with PCB layout using ECAD tools, including Siemens Xpedition (Mentor / Expedition / Xpedition)
• Ability to perform PCB placement, routing, and basic constraint management within ECAD tools
• Experience supporting multilayer PCB designs of low to medium complexity
• Familiarity with fabrication output generation (Gerbers, ODB++, or similar)
• Understanding of DFM/DFA principles and ability to apply basic manufacturability considerations

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Siemens Xpedition VX or 2504 versions
• Knowledge of PCB stackups, differential pairs, and impedance-aware routing fundamentals
• Basic understanding of high-speed or mixed-signal layout considerations
• Experience participating in cross-functional reviews (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing)
• Familiarity with PLM systems and ECAD data management practices
• Experience with drafting or documentation tools (BluePrint strongly preferred)
• Exposure to regulated industries (aerospace, defense, industrial)
• Demonstrated ability to learn new ECAD tools, workflows, and standards quickly.

What We Offer:
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!
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.
*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn't be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers - a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn't shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.
Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way - the right way - to achieve what others can only dream of.
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 41,400 USD - 72,600 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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