Lead Hydromechanical Propeller Design Engineer

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT, is seeking an experienced Hydromechanical Design Engineer to support propeller systems across military and commercial platforms. The role spans concept, design, verification, and field support, interfacing with propellers engineering, manufacturing, and program offices.

You will work on hydraulic components such as valves, actuators, flyweight governors and EHSVs, contributing to product safety, reliability, and performance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree with 8+ years experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Experience with hydraulic mechanical design, analysis, and verification.
• Experience designing mechanical assemblies with standard parts (seals, screws, bearings, plugs and pins).
• Ability to present to customers, operators and leadership.
• Experience with CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Perform design activities across all phases of the design cycle from concept to service.
• Design mechanical components with manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership for medium to large projects.
• Engage with suppliers for sizing and selection of components (pumps, valves, EHSV, motors).
• Disposition of production non-conforming material with cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Interact with internal/external customers and vendors.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-training.
• Travel domestically/internationally to support suppliers and customers (<10%).

Skills

Hydromechanical design

Hydraulic valves

Actuators

Flyweight governors

EHSVs

CAD software

Leadership

Seal components

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT, is seeking an experienced Hydromechanical Design Engineer to support propeller systems across military and commercial platforms. The role spans concept, design, verification, and field support, interfacing with propellers engineering, manufacturing, and program offices.

You will work on hydraulic components such as valves, actuators, flyweight governors and EHSVs, contributing to product safety, reliability, and performance.