Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (onsite)

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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 spanet

The Open Communications Systems (OCS) organization is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join a highly accomplished team.  In this position, the candidate will be responsible for developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle, including proposal, design, manufacture, integration, and test of various types of electronic chassis and module assemblies. Familiarity with CREO/ProEngineer or a similar CAD tool, knowledge of GD&T drawing standards, and experience with finite element thermal and structural analysis is strongly recommended. The candidate will work with minimal direction or supervision while exercising considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of the assignment.

This position requires onsite presence in Fort Wayne, IN.  U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S. only data systems.

What you will do:

• Design, documentation, implementation, integration, and test of mechanical hardware for system design.

• Solve complex technical problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity while applying sound technical judgment.

• Conduct thermal and structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and industry standard tools.

• Conduct and participate in internal and external peer reviews, technical meetings, and program meetings.

• Provide support to testing, subcontractors, and the factory.

• Ensure the consistent application of mechanical engineering best practices and follow common standards in accordance with RTX processes.

• Execute as part of a small team during product development, drawing generation, drawing release, and drawing change incorporation.

• Actively work with Program Management, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain, Customers, and other disciplines to develop and manage objectives and requirements for hardware pursuits and projects.

• Manage to cost and schedule requirements of assigned tasks.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse team.

• Leverage new technologies, methodologies, tools, and processes used in industry to optimize hardware development, integration, and test efficiencies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires 8 years of experience in mechanical engineering design, analysis, and/or manufacturing engineering for military, aerospace, or related applications.

• Proficiency with CREO/ProEngineer or similar CAD tool.

• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

• Ability to read detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.

• Excellent communicator with the ability to explain complex mechanical systems clearly in simple terms to mixed audiences.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active/current security clearance

• Knowledge in the design of products and tooling used in applications requiring high reliability and extended life.

• Experience in developing detailed mechanical designs and documentation packages for electrical and mechanical systems.

• Experience in mechanical systems packaging, materials, thermal, and structural analysis.

• Experience with a gate release process for product development.

• Experience with the full product development cycle through Engineering and Manufacturing Development phases.

• Experience in mechanical design and development of multi-layer digital, analog, and RF circuit card assemblies.

• Experience in interconnect design techniques between components, modules, chassis, and subsystems.

• Experience in cooling techniques for circuit cards and chassis.

• Experience in a product data management environment such as PTC Windchill or similar.

• Experience in design support for Special Test Equipment and tooling required for IV&V and production efforts.

• Professional exposure to EVMS or similar cost and schedule tracking system.

• Knowledgeable in quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.

• Experience as a Mechanical Lead Design Engineer, Hardware Lead Design Engineer, or Integrated Product Team Lead.

• Experience in proposal and cost estimation support of Hardware pursuits.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or other related STEM discipline.

What We Offer​

• 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  ​

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Learn More & Apply Now!​

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  ​

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 spanet.

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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This is an Onsite role: 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.

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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.  ​

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.  

The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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