Senior Mechanical Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-07-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

IN301: 1010 Production Rd Ft Wayne IN 1010 Production Road , Fort Wayne, IN, 46808 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Our Secure Mission Solutions (SMS) is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a highly accomplished team.  In this position, the candidate will be responsible for developing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems related to the entire product life cycle, including proposal, design, manufacture, integration, and test of various types of electronic chassis and module assemblies. Familiarity with CREO/ProEngineer or a similar CAD tool, knowledge of GD&T drawing standards, and experience with finite element thermal and structural analysis is strongly recommended. The candidate will work with minimal direction or supervision while exercising considerable latitude in determining the technical objectives of the assignment.

This position requires onsite presence in Fort Wayne, IN.  U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access U.S. only data systems.

What you will do:

• Design, documentation, implementation, integration, and test of mechanical hardware for system design.

• Solve complex technical problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity while applying sound technical judgment.

• Conduct thermal and structural analysis utilizing hand calculations and industry standard tools.

• Conduct and participate in internal and external peer reviews, technical meetings, and program meetings.

• Provide support to testing, subcontractors, and the factory.

• Ensure the consistent application of mechanical engineering best practices and follow common standards in accordance with RTX processes.

• Execute as part of a small team during product development, drawing generation, drawing release, and drawing change incorporation.

• Actively work with Program Management, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain, Customers, and other disciplines to develop and manage objectives and requirements for hardware pursuits and projects.

• Manage to cost and schedule requirements of assigned tasks.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse team.

• Leverage new technologies, methodologies, tools, and processes used in industry to optimize hardware development, integration, and test efficiencies.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering design, analysis, and/or manufacturing engineering for military, aerospace, or related applications.

• Proficiency with CREO/ProEngineer or similar CAD tool.

• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint).

• Ability to read detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.

• Excellent communicator with the ability to explain complex mechanical systems clearly in simple terms to mixed audiences.

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge in the design of products and tooling used in applications requiring high reliability and extended life.

• Experience in developing detailed mechanical designs and documentation packages for electrical and mechanical systems.

• Experience in mechanical systems packaging, materials, thermal, and structural analysis.

• Experience with a gate release process for product development.

• Experience with the full product development cycle through Engineering and Manufacturing Development phases.

• Experience in mechanical design and development of multi-layer digital, analog, and RF