Mechanical Design Engineer I - Structures (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCO03: Mission Systems (Ejec Seating) 1225 Aeroplaza Drive , Colorado Springs, CO, 80916 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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.

 

At Collins Aerospace, our Ejection Seating team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team? 

 

The position will be responsible for providing engineering deliverables through all phases of development, bid and proposals, support through qualification testing, and initial production implementation. This individual will propose new technology, create innovative design solutions, execute design reviews, work directly with customers, and support testing of the ejection seat products. This position is a Mechanical Design Engineer within Structures Engineering. 

 

What You Will Do

• Perform analysis to resolve ejection seat structural (static) design challenges

• Support through all phases of design including: bid and proposal, conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, qualification testing, new product introduction, production implementation, and in-production support

• Successfully execute on design/project tasks required to develop and qualify aircraft ejection seats by ensuring technical scope integrity and budget/schedule accuracy

• Work as part of a cohesive team with test engineering, product engineering, system engineering, and program management 

• Support program by technical writing presentations and reports for customer approval 

• Support Program Management with any preparation of bids and proposals 

• Support Systems Engineering on requirements analysis and the requirement compliance plan

• Interacts with Business Development department to ensure customer satisfaction and business strategies 

 

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and less than 2 years prior relevant experience

• Strong interpersonal skills and skills facilitating working in a team environment 

• Strong analytical skills including strong knowledge of physics, dynamics, and statics

• Experience presenting design solutions to internal and external customers 

• 3D CAD experience with high end CAD software (e.q. NX, Catia,) 

• Previous experience with Strength hand calculations

 

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Previous experience usin