Senior Mechanical Engineer (ONSITE)
About The Position
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a world leader in advanced communication systems and is responsible for providing systems to all branches of the US military. The Protected Communications Systems Hardware Department within the Collins Mission Systems organization has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The department is seeking motivated and driven mechanical engineers with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, analysis, integration and production support. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be a member of a multi-disciplinary Integrated Program Team (IPT) consisting of System, Hardware and Software Engineers. Your work can support development of next generation systems, design enhancements, upgrades for existing products, and transition to production efforts. Product areas can include circuit card assemblies, electronic packages, and reflector-type antennas for communications systems.
Requirements
- Previous experience designing and developing hardware, ranging from concept definition through detailed design and transition to production or product support
- Demonstrated background in mechanical design, product development, material selection, and manufacturing processes
- Experience with CAD design tools and associated product data management tools
- Experience solving technically challenging problems within aggressive timelines
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience with design, fabrication, and integration of electronic assemblies, circuit card assemblies, structural components, equipment packaging and layout, and military defense systems
- CREO CAD system experience and PDM or similar product data management tools
- Previous experience with structural and/or thermal analysis using ANSYS, Flotherm and/or other analytical tools
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and ASME Y14.5
- Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude
- Prior defense industry experience, designing and solving problems for high reliability systems operating within harsh military environments
- Working knowledge of military and commercial design, materials, and process specifications
- Experience diagnosing and resolving hardware issues during prototyping, production and test
- Experience with EVMS or other professional exposure to similar budget tracking systems
Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical design, development, analysis and documentation of components and assemblies in accordance with system requirements
- Provide support to production and suppliers during product integration
- Interface with the broader organization to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges: include engineering managers, engineers, designers, and structural/thermal analysts, other disciplines, program management, suppliers, and external customers
- Work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals
- Support and participate in reviews and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions
- Apply knowledge and experience in technical problem solving and hardware development in a fast paced, team environment
- Mentor and guide less experienced engineers
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
- This position is eligible for relocation assistance
- And more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
