Principal Mechanical Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Fort Wayne, IN

2d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for its Resilient Connectivity Products (RCP) department. This role involves developing technical solutions for the entire product life cycle, including proposal, design, manufacture, integration, and test of electronic systems, enclosures, and module assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. The position requires a high degree of independence and technical judgment, with minimal direction. The candidate will be responsible for designing, documenting, implementing, integrating, and testing mechanical hardware, solving complex technical problems, conducting thermal and structural analysis, participating in reviews and meetings, supporting testing and manufacturing, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards, executing product development tasks, collaborating with various disciplines, managing cost and schedule, leveraging new technologies, and working both independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

Experience designing and developing hardware, ranging from concept definition through detailed design and transition to production or product support.
Demonstrated experience in mechanical design, product development, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
Proficiency with CREO/ProEngineer or similar CAD tool.
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).
Experience reading detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of 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.
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

Nice To Haves

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform 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.
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.
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.

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
Relocation assistance
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs