Senior Mechanical Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions; Onsite

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced technologically and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace is a world leader in air traffic sensors and automation systems, responsible for providing air traffic tools to ANSPs in the US and abroad. We design, develop, document, deploy, and support COTS‑based and custom designed systems, which use the power of the network to share information and aid in decision‑making.

These systems allow end users to protect people and property.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will join our Hardware Engineering Team as part of our Connected Aviation business. This is an opportunity to join a team supporting the next generation Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems, as well as providing support to existing fielded systems. We are seeking a mechanical engineer with experience in electronic design, comfortable working with commercial off-the-shelf and custom hardware designs to achieve system requirements.

This opportunity requires a combination of classic design techniques, modern electronics knowledge, and hands‑on prototyping skills.

• Perform analysis, qualification and acceptance testing on components, assemblies, mechanical fixtures and/or structures.
• Perform and/or oversee preliminary and detailed design activities, ensuring the technical integrity of products meeting all program requirements.
• You will demonstrate your creativity in electronics packaging design using 3D CAD modeling and thermal analysis, ensuring robust and efficient solutions.
• You will spearhead prototyping and lab integration efforts, applying your hands‑on expertise to bring concepts to life effectively.
• Lead or participate as an independent reviewer in peer reviews to ensure documented processes are followed, work products are validated for producibility and affordability, and proper documentation standards are followed.
• Conduct testing/COTS evaluation activities in the lab in support of Engineering Change Proposals.
• You will support production activities, including potential travel up to 10% to suppliers to the Merrimack, NH Manufacturing facility, ensuring smooth processes and high quality outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineers along the development cycle of a product, instilling engineering excellence by capturing lessons learned and documenting best practices.
• Interface with other disciplines (Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain) in support of product development.
• Opportunities to lead a small team of hardware development engineers in support of Engineering Change Proposals.

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience completing technical documentation relating to Configuration Control, Change Management, Trade Studies, Preliminary and Detailed Design artifacts and presentations
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
• Proficient in 3D modeling and drawing creation in Creo, including GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Proficient with cable design
• Must have an understanding of engineering materials and production methods relevant to them
• Prior experience collaborating in a multi‑functional environment (ex: field engineering, supply chain, suppliers, customers)
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• Experience designing for the integration of COTS devices
• Thermal and structural analysis
• Experience with transition to production
• Project or Team Lead experience
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40;
  Flexible work
  
  Hours:
  
  Core hours, Modified time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of PTO 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…