Principal Mechanical Engineer - Hardware Technologies (Onsite)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

4d•$118,300 - $224,900•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for the Resilient Connectivity Products Hardware Technologies department. The role focuses on mechanical hardware design, analysis, integration, production support, and solutions spanning the product life cycle—from proposals and design through manufacture, integration, and testing of electronic systems, enclosures, and module assemblies for aerospace and defense applications. The engineer works with minimal supervision and considerable latitude in determining technical objectives. The position requires onsite work in El Segundo, California, and U.S. citizenship; an active Secret clearance is required after the first day.

Requirements

Experience designing and developing hardware 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.
Experience designing hardware to meet EMI and TEMPEST compliance requirements.
Experience reading detailed engineering drawings and specifications, with a detailed understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
Typically requires a STEM degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date.
Proficiency with CREO, Solidworks, or a similar CAD tool.
Experience designing machined parts, including material selection, tolerancing, and consideration of machining capabilities and limitations.
Experience in mechanical systems packaging, materials, and thermal and structural analysis.
Experience applying design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-producibility (DFP).
Experience in mechanical design and development of multilayer digital, analog, and RF circuit card assemblies.
Experience with interconnect design techniques between components, modules, chassis, and subsystems.
Experience with cooling techniques for circuit cards and chassis.
Experience supporting the design of Special Test Equipment and tooling for IV&V and production efforts.
Experience developing environmental qualification test plans.
Professional exposure to Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or a similar cost and schedule tracking system.
Knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.
Experience as a Mechanical Lead Design Engineer or Integrated Product Team Lead.
Experience supporting proposals and cost estimates for hardware pursuits.

Responsibilities

Design, document, implement, integrate, and test mechanical hardware in accordance with system requirements.
Solve complex technical problems using ingenuity, creativity, and sound technical judgment.
Collaborate with subject matter experts on thermal and structural analysis.
Conduct and participate in internal and external peer reviews, technical meetings, and program meetings.
Support testing, subcontractors, and factory operations.
Apply mechanical engineering best practices and common standards in accordance with RTX processes.
Contribute to product development, drawing generation and release, and incorporation of drawing changes as part of a small team.
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 assigned tasks to cost and schedule requirements.
Work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
Use new technologies, methodologies, tools, and industry processes to improve hardware development, integration, and test efficiencies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan repayment program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home, and auto insurance; additional life and accident insurance; critical illness insurance; group legal coverage; and identity theft protection.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Adoption assistance.
Ovia Health fertility and family planning support.
Autism benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You wellness rewards program.
Doctor On Demand virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts second-opinion program.
Potential relocation assistance.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation.
Paid time off and holidays.