Senior Mechanical Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3

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 Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Join a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond! Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced technologically and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace is a world leader in air traffic sensors and automation systems, responsible for providing air traffic tools to ANSPs in the US and abroad. We design, develop, document, deploy, and support COTS-based and custom designed systems, which use the power of the network to share information and aid in decision-making. These systems allow end users to protect people and property.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will join our Hardware Engineering Team as part of our Connected Aviation business. This is an opportunity to join a team supporting the next generation Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems, as well as providing support to existing fielded systems. We are seeking a mechanical engineer with experience in electronic design, comfortable working with commercial off-the-shelf and custom hardware designs to achieve system requirements.  This opportunity requires a combination of classic design techniques, modern electronics knowledge, and hands-on prototyping skills.

What You Will Do:

• Perform analysis, qualification and acceptance testing on components, assemblies, mechanical fixtures and/or structures.
• Perform and/or oversee preliminary and detailed design activities, ensuring the technical integrity of products meeting all program requirements.
• You will demonstrate your creativity in electronics packaging design using 3D CAD modeling and thermal analysis, ensuring robust and efficient solutions. 
• You will spearhead prototyping and lab integration efforts, applying your hands-on expertise to bring concepts to life effectively. 
• Lead or participate as an independent reviewer in peer reviews to ensure documented processes are followed, work products are validated for producibility and affordability, and proper documentation standards are followed.
• Conduct testing/COTS evaluation activities in the lab in support of Engineering Change Proposals.
• You will support production activities, including potential travel up to 10% to suppliers to the Merrimack, NH Manufacturing facility, ensuring smooth processes and high quality outcomes. 
• Mentor junior engineers along the development cycle of a product, instilling engineering excellence by capturing lessons learned and documenting best practices.
• Interface with other disciplines (Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain) in support of product development.
• Opportunities to lead a small team of hardware development engineers in support of Engineering Change Proposals.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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.
• Experience completing technical documentation relating to Configuration Control, Change Management, Trade Studies, Preliminary and Detailed Design artifacts and presentations
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
• Proficient in 3D modeling and drawing creation in Creo, including GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Proficient with cable design
• Must have an understanding of engineering materials and production methods relevant to them
• Prior experience collaborating in a multi-functional environment (ex: field engineering, supply chain, suppliers, customers)
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience designing for the integration of COTS devices
• Thermal and structural analysis
• Experience with transition to production
• Project or Team Lead experience
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours:  Core hours, Modified time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of PTO for newly