Lead Mechanical Engineer, GPS RF Systems | El Segundo

3M HEALTHCARE; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 118,300 - 224,900; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical development of GPS RF and digital electronics subsystems from concept through production. You will act as mechanical technical authority on programs, ensuring alignment to cost and schedule while owning subsystem-level mechanical solutions for demanding thermal and high‑vibration environments.

Collaborate with Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams, mentor junior engineers, and

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• Experience designing electronics packaging for GPS/military applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical development of GPS RF and digital electronics subsystems from concept through production.
• Serve as the mechanical technical authority (REA) on programs, ensuring alignment to technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Own subsystem-level mechanical solutions, ensuring performance in demanding thermal and high‑vibration environments.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to deliver integrated hardware solutions.
• Represent the mechanical discipline in design reviews and customer engagements.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers across the matrixed team.
• Support hardware integration, verification, and production readiness activities within secure program environments.

Skills

GD&T

High‑reliability design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Creo/Pro/Engineer

ASME drawing standards

3D CAD

Job description

Collins Aerospace in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical development of GPS RF and digital electronics subsystems from concept through production. You will act as mechanical technical authority on programs, ensuring alignment to cost and schedule while owning subsystem-level mechanical solutions for demanding thermal and high‑vibration environments.

Collaborate with Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams, mentor junior engineers, and