Principal Mechanical Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond! Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced technologically and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace is a world leader in air traffic sensors and automation systems, responsible for providing air traffic tools to ANSPs in the US and abroad. We design, develop, document, deploy, and support COTS-based and custom designed systems, which use the power of the network to share information and aid in decision-making. These systems allow end users to protect people and property. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will join our Hardware Engineering Team as part of our Connected Aviation business. This is an opportunity to join a team supporting the next generation Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems, as well as providing support to existing fielded systems. We are seeking a mechanical engineer with experience in electronic design, comfortable working with commercial off-the-shelf and custom hardware designs to achieve system requirements. This opportunity requires a combination of classic design techniques, modern electronics knowledge, and hands-on prototyping skills.

Requirements

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
Experience completing technical documentation relating to Configuration Control, Change Management, Trade Studies, Preliminary and Detailed Design artifacts and presentations
Advanced experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
Proficient in 3D modeling and drawing creation in Creo, including GD&T and tolerance analysis
Proficient with cable design
Must have an understanding of engineering materials and production methods relevant to them
Prior experience collaborating in a multi-functional environment (ex: field engineering, supply chain, suppliers, customers)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Nice To Haves

Experience designing for the integration of COTS devices
Thermal and structural analysis
Experience with transition to production
Project or Team Lead experience
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

Responsibilities

Perform analysis, qualification and acceptance testing on components, assemblies, mechanical fixtures and/or structures
Perform and/or oversee preliminary and detailed design activities, ensuring the technical integrity of products meeting all program requirements
Lead or participate as an independent reviewer in peer reviews to ensure documented processes are followed, work products are validated for producibility and affordability, and proper documentation standards are followed
Conduct testing activities in the lab in support of Engineering Change Proposals. Testing includes prototype development and evaluation as well as integration testing in the system as a whole
Mentor junior engineers along the development cycle of a product, instilling engineering excellence by capturing lessons learned and documenting best practices
Interface with other disciplines (Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain) in support of product development
Opportunities to lead hardware development engineers in support of Engineering Change Proposals

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!