Senior Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Hardware, DoD Cleared

Collins Aerospace; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Fort Wayne, IN, to lead hardware design across the full product life cycle for aerospace and defense systems. You will develop mechanical hardware, drive design documentation, perform thermal/structural analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet cost and schedule targets.

The role requires CREO proficiency, GD&T knowledge, and a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Design hardware from concept through production or support.
• Experience in mechanical design, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with CREO/ProEngineer or similar CAD tool.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read detailed engineering drawings and GD&T standards.
• Typically requires STEM degree with 8+ years experience or advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance (US citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Design, document, implement, integrate, and test mechanical hardware for system design.
• Solve complex technical problems with ingenuity and sound judgment.
• Perform thermal and structural analyses using hand calculations and standard tools.
• Participate in internal/external peer reviews and program meetings.
• Support testing, subcontractors, and factory activities.
• Ensure mechanical engineering best practices align with RTX processes.
• Contribute to drawing release and change incorporation within a team.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Supply Chain to meet hardware objectives.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

CREO/ProEngineer

GD&T knowledge

MS Office

Drawing interpretation

Team collaboration

Thermal/structural analysis

Problem solving

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

Windchill

Finite Element Analysis tools

Job description

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer in Fort Wayne, IN, to lead hardware design across the full product life cycle for aerospace and defense systems. You will develop mechanical hardware, drive design documentation, perform thermal/structural analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet cost and schedule targets.

The role requires CREO proficiency, GD&T knowledge, and a DoD security clearance.