Principal Mechanical Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
At Collins Aerospace, our Multi-Domain Assured Navigation and Timing Applications (MANTA) organization is a growing business area in need of a qualified electrical engineer to support development and factory transition of state-of-the-art navigation products for the Government marketplace. The ideal candidate shall have a well-rounded background; one that has demonstrated experience or training in multiple aspects of mechanical engineering design. This is an individual contributor role in which the engineer is part of a cohesive team of engineers responsible for developing key subsystems for the PNT product lines. As a Principal Mechanical Engineer you will serve as the mechanical technical authority for airborne RF and digital processor subsystems, leading hardware development from early concept through production deployment. This is an onsite position in El Segundo, CA.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ 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
- Experience designing and developing electronics packaging solutions for high-reliability GPS Receivers or related military applications.
- Experience applying Geometric Dimension Tolerance (GD&T) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) drawing standards to production hardware.
- Experience with 3D solid modeling tools (Creo/Pro/Engineer or similar) for mechanical design and documentation.
- Experience supporting hardware through environmental qualifications (e.g., vibration, shock, thermal).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with airborne or space electronics, CCA or unit
- Experience serving as a subsystem lead, REA, or similar technical authority role.
- Experience with thermal and structural analysis methods for electronics hardware.
- Experience with CCA/PCB integration, cabling and harness design, or RF isolation features.
- Experience supporting design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and presenting technical data to customers.
- Experience performing root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions in production environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical development of GPS RF and digital electronics subsystems from concept through production.
- Serve as the mechanical technical authority (REA) on assigned programs, ensuring alignment to technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
- Own subsystem-level mechanical solutions, ensuring performance in demanding thermal and high-vibration environments.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to deliver integrated hardware solutions.
- Represent the mechanical discipline in internal and external design reviews and customer engagements.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers across the matrixed team.
- Support hardware integration, verification, and production readiness activities within secure program environments.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
