Mechanical Engineer II (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join the Mission Systems Engineering IPT. You will design, analyze and document hardware components for DoD and government programs, interfacing with multi-disciplinary teams to drive robust solutions.

The role requires experience across product development phases and the ability to support production and fielded systems in a dynamic setting. Clearances and citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing hardware, with exposure to concept through production stages.
• Experience in mechanical design, product development, material selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and product data management systems.
• Ability to solve technically challenging problems under aggressive timelines.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design, development, analysis and documentation of components and assemblies per system requirements.
• Provide support to production and suppliers during product integration.
• Interface with engineers, managers, and analysts to develop design solutions and resolve challenges.
• Support reviews and trade studies to inform technical decisions.
• Apply hardware development experience in a fast-paced, team environment.

Skills

Hardware design

Mechanical design

Production support

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in related field

Tools

CREO CAD

ANSYS

Flotherm

PDM tools

Job description

Location: US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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 a Mechanical Engineer II, 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 assemblies, and reflector-type antennas for communications systems.

What You Will Do

• You will perform mechanical design, development, analysis and documentation of components and assemblies in accordance with system requirements
• You will provide support to production and suppliers during product integration
• You will 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
• You will support and participate in reviews and conduct trade studies to make sound technical decisions
• You will apply knowledge and experience in technical problem solving and hardware development in a fast paced, team environment undefined

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing hardware, with some exposure to the different phases of product development (concept design, detailed design, production, product support)
• Experience in mechanical design, product development, material selection, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with CAD design tools and associated product data management tools
• Experience solving technically challenging problems within aggressive timelines
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with design, fabrication, and integration of electronic assemblies, circuit card assemblies, structural components, equipment packaging and layout, and military defense systems
• CREO CAD system experience and PDM or similar product data management tools
• 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
• ACTIVE Secret Security Clearance or HIGHER
• 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 illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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
• May be eligible for Relocation
• And more!

Mission Systems

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 consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.

RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.