Mechanical Design Engineer - E​/M Packaging; ONSITE

Date Posted
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Country
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United States of America

Location
: US-FL-MELBOURNE-307 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 307

Position Role Type
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Onsite

Eligibility
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This job requires a U.S. Person (a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined by federal law). If the candidate is a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or refugee/asylee, they qualify as a U.S. Person.

Security Clearance
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None / Not Required

The CNS (Communication, Navigation & Surveillance) Mechanical Engineering Group in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a mechanical design engineer responsible for electronics packaging design of commercial avionics. The role focuses on supporting existing product designs and building expertise in electronic packaging, with an eventual shift into full product design for more complex modules and complete products.

• Work with cross‑functional teams to develop solutions to production and field problems.
• Utilize the Siemens NX CAD system to research product designs, troubleshoot issues, and design solutions.
• Participate in module‑level redesign.
• Support printed circuit card layouts.
• Support analytical activities such as thermal, structural, and tolerance analyses.
• Create design mockups including 3D printing of prototype parts.
• Assist in environmental testing (vibration, temperature, humidity).
• Develop design and modification documentation.
• Maintain excellent oral and written communication skills and collaborate effectively across disciplines within Collins Aerospace.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and manage multiple tasks and assignments.

• Degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and less than 2 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Person status, as access to ITAR or EAR information is required.
• Experience with 3D solid modeling.

• Mechanical Engineering degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GDT).
• Knowledge of fabrication methods and material usage for sheet metal and machined parts.
• Demonstrated electronic packaging design experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student loan repayment program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: 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 and wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical experts and second opinion program
• And more!

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite, including all production and maintenance employees essential to product development. Regardless of role type, collaboration and innovation are critical; all employees have access to digital tools for remote collaboration and may be required to visit Collins sites for in‑person meetings.

Apply now and join the team redefining aerospace every day.

Salary Range
: 57,200 USD – 108,800 USD. This range is a good‑faith estimate. RTX considers role, function, responsibilities, experience, location, education, and key skills when extending an offer.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and any collective bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation based on level and agreement status. Payments under these programs are not…