Senior Mechanical Engineer - Microelectronics Packaging (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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. 

Collins is looking for a highly motivated person to be a Mechanical Engineer within the Applied Research and Technology (ART) Microelectronics Packaging Group. This group is responsible for the Microelectronics Packaging technology activities throughout Collins Aerospace.

This Mechanical Engineer will be involved in all aspects of microelectronics packaging design and must possess good mechanical engineering skills including the desire to design and develop state-of-the-art miniaturized electronic devices. The successful candidate must also have good written & verbal skills, have a willingness to learn and expand their technological base, and work well within a team environment.  

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate and execute research and development activities in a laboratory environment.

• Packaging conceptualization and technology development.

• Lead and execute moderately sized projects.

• Prototype build & evaluation, qualification testing, factory transition.

• Support manufacturing in manufacturing failure analysis and process development.

• Root cause failure analysis on circuit card assemblies.

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.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required.

• Capable of performing mechanical design and analysis to meet severe environment system requirements.

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D computer aided design (CAD) tools (e.g. AutoCAD, SolidWorks).

• Working knowledge of structural, dynamic and thermal analysis tools (e.g. ANSYS).

• Must be comfortable working on defense industry programs and products.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Microelectronics design and manufacturing assembly.

• Microelectronic packaging materials and material properties.

• Additive manufacturing for electronics such as Aerosol Jet technology.

• Flip chip experience including development and design is preferred.

• Understanding of RF / Highspeed digital signal integrity.

• Ability to decompose mechanical requirements to support design efforts.

• Experience with cost account and schedule management.

• Ability to read, understand, and review basic electrical schematics and circuit board layouts.

• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with various engineering disciplines (e.g. mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and system engineers.

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. 

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly