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Mechanical Design Engineer II - Structures; Onsite

Job in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, 80509, USA
Listing for: Collins Aerospace
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 105000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 105000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Mechanical Design Engineer II - Structures (Onsite)

Overview

Mechanical Design Engineer II - Structures (Onsite) at Collins Aerospace. The role will be responsible for providing engineering deliverables through all phases of development, bid and proposals, support through qualification testing, and initial production implementation. This individual will propose new technology, create innovative design solutions, execute design reviews, work directly with customers, and support testing of the ejection seat products. This position is a Mechanical Design Engineer within Structures Engineering.

What

You Will Do
  • Perform analysis to resolve ejection seat structural (static) design challenges
  • Support through all phases of design including: bid and proposal, conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, qualification testing, new product introduction, production implementation, and in-production support
  • Successfully execute on design/project tasks required to develop and qualify aircraft ejection seats by ensuring technical scope integrity and budget/schedule accuracy
  • Work as part of a cohesive team with test engineering, product engineering, system engineering, and program management
  • Support program by technical writing presentations and reports for customer approval
  • Support Program Management with any preparation of bids and proposals
  • Support Systems Engineering on requirements analysis and the requirement compliance plan
  • Interacts with Business Development department to ensure customer satisfaction and business strategies
Qualifications You Must Have
  • 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
  • Strong analytical skills including strong knowledge of physics, dynamics, and statics
  • Experience presenting design solutions to internal and external customers
  • 3D CAD experience with high end CAD software (e.q. NX, Catia, etc.)
  • Previous experience with Strength hand calculations
Qualifications We Prefer
  • Previous experience using Unigraphics/NX CAD experience including Enovia PLM experience
  • Experience with Dynamic Modeling practices: assembly relations, establishing mechanical movement & relationships, and/or simulations
  • Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry
  • Previous experience with aircraft cockpit, crew station, escape system, ejection seat, or crew systems design
  • Previous experience with machining, sheet metal, composites, and fabric design
  • Previous experience with energetic cartridge actuated devices or propellant actuated devices
  • Previous experience of aerospace/military specifications
  • Proven use of Continuous Improvement principles and/or design optimization experience
  • Understanding of mechanical principles to solve classical structural analysis solutions both inside and outside of finite element tools
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 illness insurance, group legal,  protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
  • 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
  • Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
  • And more!
Additional Information

Onsite role; U.S. citizenship or immigration status requirements apply. This is a U.S.

-based role with location at HCO
03:
Mission Systems (Ejec Seating) 1225 Aeroplaza Drive, Colorado Springs, CO, 80916 USA.

Security Clearance:
None/Not Required. Date Posted: . Country:
United States of America.

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.

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