Mechanical Engineer I (Onsite)

RTX•Fairfield, CA

6d•$62,000 - $118,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 market. We are seeking an entry level Design Engineer, responsible for developing new energetic products, adaptive engineering of existing energetic product lines and sustaining current energetic product lines. The Design Engineer will be involved in all phases of the product life cycle, including proposal preparation, product brainstorming sessions, design, supplier support, manufacturing support with the design and non-conforming material analysis. The position is expected to participate in continuous improvement activities, be capable of leading efforts, creating detailed plans and providing recommendations for complex technical issues in the department.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience
Experience with modeling (NX preferred) and analysis of complex engineering problems
Understanding of engineering drawings and specifications

Nice To Haves

Experience/Interest with energetic engineering is desired
Strong computer skills and ability to learn new analysis/modeling software
Mechanical Engineering background to support component and detail design work
Exposure to Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis
Must be proficient at prioritizing and managing workload, as well as have a strong decision making and administrative abilities

Responsibilities

Review Request for Quotes from customers to evaluate feasibility, prepare labor estimates for updating engineering technical data packages, identify significant risks and provide mitigation recommendations
Lead brainstorming efforts for part design and/or new specification conditions and modify the design and/or procedures as required to provide reliable cost-effective solutions
Design and model to system/customer requirements
Work with the Systems and Analysis groups to ensure requirements are met and design has predictable performance
Maintain and create new engineering technical baseline on drawing and engineering specifications
Lead Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and participate in Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis
Key stakeholder for the design definition for the Material Review Board
Participate in product safety analysis, mature and implement Safety Characteristics
Provide technical input for creation and maintenance of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Communicate with customers to provide technical information, engineering recommendations, action plans and risk assessments
Work with Program Management to ensure all project milestones are achieved within identified and documented time, budget, and performance expectations for multiple projects
Monitor and report the status of all projects to management and customers
Support continuous improvement activities to improve development project execution
Create and implement IP for the Propulsion business
Perform other duties as needed

Benefits

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!