Senior Mechanical Engineer (onsite)

Senior Mechanical Engineer

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 (PCS) Hardware Department within the Collins Mission Systems organization has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The PCS Hardware Department is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering candidate to perform complex Interconnect solutions for satellite communication terminals used for above and below sea, mobile and stationary ground, and airborne platforms. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will perform research, design, development, documentation and support to build military and commercial interconnections for all these platforms. This will include control, fiber optic, power, and radio frequency cabling with complex environments and electrical parameters.

What You Will Do

• Use mechanical and electrical flow down to design and document cable assemblies at the chassis and system level
• Generate Schematics/Interconnection Diagrams
• Research and select Interconnect components – connectors, backshells, raw cable components
• Manage parts lists using Product Data Management (PDM) System
• Work with limited supervision and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals
• Represent the Mechanical Engineering organization as the prime technical contact for cable & harness interconnect design
• Investigate supplier and manufacturing issues and create Change Notices to implement solutions

Qualifications You Must Have

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Creo or SolidWorks CAD design tool
• Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing within interconnect domain, including interconnect manufacturing and field troubleshooting
• Experience with component military specifications, standards, test specifications, QPLs and QMLs associated with connectors, coaxial cables, multi-conductor cables, interconnection cable & wire and fiber-optic cables
• Familiarity with mechanical packaging design
• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• IPC-620 Certification Completion
• Ability to travel domestic and international as needed less than 10%
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field (Electrical, Mechanical), Five (5)+ years of experience in Interconnect design/manufacturing
• ACTIVE Secret Security Clearance or HIGHER

What We Offer

• 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!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.