Principal Mechanical Engineer

Date Posted:

2024-09-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA802: Marlborough, MA Building 1 1001 Boston Post Road Building 1, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company is a world leader in advanced communication systems and is responsible for providing systems to all branches of the US military. The Protected Communications Systems (PCS) Hardware Department within Mission Systems organization has an exciting opportunity for an Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team .

Are you up for a challenge? Mission Systems Engineering is a leader in the mechanical and electrical hardware design, development, and production of DoD and Government Communications Systems. The department supports customers for Land, Sea, and Airborne Programs for our US military and various international customers, keeping the world safe from foreign threats. 

The department is seeking motivated and driven Mechanical Engineers with technical expertise and experience in hardware design, analysis, integration and production support. As an Principal Mechanical Engineer, you will be a member of a multi-disciplinary Integrated Program Team (IPT) consisting of System, Hardware and Software Engineers. Your work can support development of next generation systems, design enhancements, upgrades for existing products, and transition to production efforts. Product areas can include circuit card assemblies, electronic packages, and reflector-type antennas for communications systems.

What You Will Do
• Perform and lead mechanical design, development, analysis and documentation of components and assemblies in accordance with system requirements
• Provide oversight to production and suppliers during product integration
• Interface with the broader organization to develop design solutions and resolve technical challenges; this can include engineering managers, engineers, designers, and structural/thermal analysts, other disciplines, program management, suppliers, and external customers
• Manage and meet commitments for assigned schedule, financial, and technical goals
• Support and participate in reviews and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions
• Apply knowledge and leadership in technical problem solving and hardware development in a fast paced, team environment
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers

Qualifications You Must Have
• Previous experience designing and developing hardware, ranging from concept definition through detailed design and transition to production or product support.
• Demonstrated background in mechanical design, product development, material selection, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with CAD design tools and associated product data management tools
• Experience leading and solving technically challenging problems within aggressive timelines
• Technical leadership experience with some schedule and budget accountability
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 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
• Experience with design, fabrication, and integration of electronic assemblies, circuit card assemblies, structural components, equipment packaging and layout, and reflector-type antenna systems
• Previous experience with structural and/or thermal analysis using ANSYS, Flotherm and/or other analytical tools
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and ASME Y14.5
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude
• Prior defense industry experience, designing and solving problems for high reliability systems operating within harsh military environments
• Working knowledge of military and commercial design, materials, and process specifications
• Experience diagnosing and resolving hardware issues during prototyping, production and test
• Team leadership; experience leading a multi-disciplined, technical team with the ability to develop, empower, motivate and monitor the team.
• Experience with EVMS or other professional exposure to similar budget tracking systems
• Experience in supporting or leading proposals
• Engineering project management experience
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance or higher preferred
• Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering

What We Offer
• 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 contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program 
• This position is eligible for relocation assistance
• And more

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success . We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

#reempowerprogram 

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program . The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications : 
• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application 
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest 
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position 

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. 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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