Principal Equipment Systems Engineer - Mechanical Designed Parts (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Principal Equipment Engineer who will support build-to-print and supplier-designed engineering for mechanical Equipment Systems for Nacelle development and legacy programs. You will be responsible for driving the technical direction and project progression of assigned components. You will work with global program/engineering teams, as well as external suppliers and customers.  You will need to be knowledgeable of supplier equipment, stress, and engineering development process.

What You Will Do:

• Act as project manager accountable for assigned mechanical equipment components throughout the product life cycle, from development through production support.
• Accountable for the on-time delivery of quality products and documentation
  Establish and mature relationships with global engineering teams, suppliers and customers.
• Resolve technical issues by working with key stakeholders
  Serve as a primary point of contact for cross functional team and supply base for assigned components.
• Support the requirements, design, and qualification of mechanical equipment components.
• Facilitate and drive resolution of technical issues with Aerospace component design and performance.
• Visit suppliers and customers as required for process improvements, product enhancements, or failure investigations.
• Support Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) when failures occur.
• Support the resolution of field issues, including linkage with Aftermarket for real-time resolution, leading root cause investigations, and proposing solutions that bring resolution to recurring issues.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience with design and qualification requirements for mechanical aircraft components.
• Experience creating and delivering presentations to senior level leadership.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with mechanical equipment design, supplier design, build-to-print hardware, or similar mechanism systems.
• Experience with RTCA DO-160 testing
• Understanding of LEAN/Continuous Improvement a plus
• Experience with DFMEA per AS9145
• Microsoft office suite
• Experience with Catia V5
• Ability to be creative, analytical, a self-starter, energetic, and work well in a team environment at all levels of the organization
• Able to communicate and make presentations to senior level leadership

What We Offer:

Benefits: 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:    

• 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 co