Mechanical Engineer I

RTX•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$57,200 - $108,800•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. At Collins Aerospace, our Ejection Seating team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team? The position will be responsible for providing engineering deliverables through all phases of development, bid and proposals, support through qualification testing, and initial production implementation. This individual will propose new technology, create innovative design solutions, execute design reviews, work directly with customers, and support testing of the ejection seat products. This position is a Mechanical Design Engineer within Structures Engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date.
Experience presenting design solutions to internal and external customers
3D CAD experience with high end CAD software (e.q. NX, Catia,)
Experience with Strength hand calculations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience using Unigraphics/NX CAD experience including Enovia PLM experience
Experience with Dynamic Modeling practices: assembly relations, establishing mechanical movement & relationships, and/or simulations
Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry
Previous experience with aircraft cockpit, crew station, escape system, ejection seat, or crew systems design
Previous experience with machining, sheet metal, composites, and fabric design
Previous experience with energetic cartridge actuated devices or propellant actuated devices
Previous experience of aerospace/military specifications
Proven use of Continuous Improvement principles and/or design optimization experience
Understanding of mechanical principles to solve classical structural analysis solutions both inside and outside of finite element tools

Responsibilities

Perform analysis to resolve ejection seat structural (static) design challenges.
Support through all phases of design including: bid and proposal, conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, qualification testing, new product introduction, production implementation, and in-production support.
Successfully execute on design/project tasks required to develop and qualify aircraft ejection seats by ensuring technical scope integrity and budget/schedule accuracy
Work as part of a cohesive team with test engineering, product engineering, system engineering, and program management
Support program by technical writing presentations and reports for customer approval
Support Program Management with any preparation of bids and proposals
Support Systems Engineering on requirements analysis and the requirement compliance plan.
Interacts with Business Development department to ensure customer satisfaction and business strategies