Mechanical Engineer II - Structures (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. 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
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
- The candidate must be motivated, a strong team player, and able to work in a team environment
- Strong analytical skills including strong knowledge of physics, dynamics, and statics
- Experience presenting design solutions to internal and external customers
- 3D CAD experience with high end CAD software ( e.q . NX, Catia,)
- Previous 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 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
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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
