Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Aircraft Interiors (ONSITE)

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. This is an onsite position in Phoenix, Arizona; candidate must be a commutable distance from Phoenix, AZ.

About the role

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Lighting design team in Phoenix, Arizona. This position will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain high-quality, reliable lighting products for the military and commercial aerospace industry. The role involves working in a 3D modeling environment, troubleshooting complex problems, and aligning product designs with customer and aerospace requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead new or derivative aerospace lighting system mechanical designs of parts and assemblies in a 3D modeling environment.
• Lead sustainability actions for existing in-field products, working with supply chain and manufacturing to ensure continued product lifecycle.
• Create and/or support technical and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate within an integrated product or program team responsible to a program manager and associated metrics.
• Work within international project teams to align product definition and scope with customer, military, and commercial aerospace requirements.
• Collaborate internally with engineering, management, supply chain, and production teams, as well as externally with vendors and customers to ensure product specification compliance.
• Participate or lead special tasks such as FEA analyses or thermal analyses.
• Participate in estimates of effort hours and development strategies for new or pending efforts.
• Engage in financial or business strategic discussions to locate key vendors, design to cost targets, improve lead times, or consider alternate parts and vendors.
• Participate in resolution of customer or production issues as they arise.
• Assign tasks to technical draftsmen and balance workload priorities with management.
• Travel 10-15% based on business needs.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and limitations (e.g., sheet metal fabrication, machining, casting, plastic molding).
• Experience with 3D parametric modeling and drawings in CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and an understanding of engineering principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace design and qualification.
• Skilled in CATIA CAD modeling and drawings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health: fertility and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance and Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness rewards program (Healthy You Incentives).
• Virtual doctor visits (Doctor on Demand).
• Child and elder care services (Bright Horizons).
• Second opinion program (Teladoc Medical Experts).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 USD - $165,200 USD. The 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, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.