Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Aircraft Equipment Integration (onsite)

Senior Level Mechanical Engineer

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The Collins Aerospace Mission Systems Strategic Communications Solutions (SCS) engineering team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Level Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design, integration, and installation of large subsystem equipment (such as racks and larger, more unique items) and associated cables/support equipment on to customer airborne platforms. This individual should be knowledgeable in the analyses (weight & balance, structural, aerodynamics, etc.) required at a platform level and preferably have hands-on experience with the integration and installation of equipment onto customer platforms. The selected candidate will work closely with Systems, Software, Qualification, Manufacturing, and Installation engineering to ensure requirements are met during all phases of a product's lifecycle.

Collins Aerospace is redefining the future of aerospace in Richardson, TX to enable our warfighter 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.

This is an ONSITE position located in Richardson, TX.

What You Will Do:

• Plan, analyze, design, test, and document hardware of high complexity and contribute to system integration.
• Communicate technical topics and issues in a clear and concise manner to both technical peers as well as non-technical team members.
• Be self-sufficient in determining the necessary equipment and requirements of installing and integrating complex mechanical systems and components.
• Contribute to a greater team with the planning and execution of the integration and installation of equipment on military platforms, such as fixed wing aircraft or jets.
• Contribute to testing activities to verify product requirements compliance.
• 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 and in a self-driven manner with an integrated product team (IPT) to manage project scope and budget, as well as identify risks and opportunities.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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
• Background in aircraft systems integration and/or subsystems integration.
• Apply best practices with 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools. (Preferred: SolidWorks or similar)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to security investigations/reinstatements and must meet eligibility requirements.
• Active possession of an active U.S. government issued Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Knowledge of A-Kit electromechanical design, including the applicability of SAE AS50881.
• Knowledge of relevant testing methods, such as RTCA DO-160 or MIL-STD-810.
• Knowledge of relevant military standards such as MIL-STD-1472.
• Can apply and interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Direct experience working on aircraft or ground based military platforms.
• Ability to quickly acquire technical domain knowledge and contribute to the design/implementation of sophisticated architectural systems.
• Knowledge of commercial and military electronics packaging form factors, chassis and electromechanical design, and analysis methods.
• Experience with ruggedization techniques for commercial hardware.
• Experience working with and managing sub-contractors.
• Familiar with best practices of and can perform thermal and structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA). (Ansys or similar)
• Working knowledge of Agile development methods for hardware.
• Either familiar with or preferably experienced with Control Account Management (CAM) and earned value management system (EVMS) techniques.

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.

Eligible for relocation

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.