Senior Mechanical Engineer – Structural Analysis and Design (Onsite)

RTX•Richardson, TX

6d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Collins Aerospace Mission Systems engineering team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Level Mechanical Engineer that enjoys contributing to the analysis, design updates, and documentation of military airborne equipment such as racks and the secondary structure to mount them within a platform. This individual will provide structural analysis to the design groups as well as design inputs, changes, and considerations as required. This position will require working with other mechanical engineers to properly analyze, document, and report analysis findings to customers in the form of deliverable items that support downstream military airworthiness certification. Collins Aerospace is redefining the future of aerospace in Richardson, TX to enable our warfighters to be as effective as they can be in the realm of nuclear deterrence. Collins takes great pride in how our products are making our country safer, and we want you to join us if you’re as motivated and passionate about that mission as we are.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 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.
Experience with finite element analysis software for structural considerations (ANSYS Mechanical or similar).
Experience with the calculation and documentation of modal analysis, internal stress loading, fatigue, and safety margins.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. DoD Security Clearance.
Background in analysis and design of commercial industry standards and military electronics packaging form factors, chassis design, and electromechanical applications.
Experience with 3D CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, CATIA, NX, or similar) and the ability to apply best practices with said tools.
Practical experience in design and environmental (static and dynamic) mitigation for electronics packaging designs (enclosures and/or racks) with rigorous size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements.
Knowledge of military standards such as MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160, and MIL-STD-1472.
Experience working with standard form factor industry standards such as EIA-310, ATR, or VITA.

Responsibilities

Communicate technical topics and issues in a clear and concise manner to both technical peers as well as non-technical team members.
Conduct and provide constructive feedback during peer reviews.
Mentor and document knowledge to provide technical guidance to both members of own team and beyond.
Work proactively with an integrated product team (IPT) to identify risks and opportunities.
Coordinate with and contribute to design teams on designs to ensure robust design choices and compliance with program requirements for environmental needs, such as shock, vibration, and crash loading per MIL-STD-810 loads for fixed wing aircraft.
Document results from analyses both for internal and external customers such that data can be easily referenced in the future or support customer airworthiness certification on military airborne platforms.
Participate in and lead investigations into highly complex, open-ended tasks.
Search for and identify root cause of issues.
When not directly providing inputs via analysis, contribute to the design of equipment that incorporate custom machined/sheet metal parts with the selection of commercial off the shelf items as required.
Contribute to testing activities to verify product requirements compliance and correlation to relevant.

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
May be eligible for relocation