Senior Mechanical Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions; Onsite
Listed on 2026-06-03
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Join a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond! Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced technology and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace is a world leader in air traffic sensors and automation systems, providing air‑traffic tools to ANSPs in the US and abroad. We design, develop, document, deploy, and support COTS‑based and custom‑designed systems that share information and aid decision‑making to protect people and property.
Responsibilities- Perform analysis, qualification and acceptance testing on components, assemblies, mechanical fixtures and/or structures.
- Lead and/or oversee preliminary and detailed design activities, ensuring technical integrity and program compliance.
- Design electronics packaging using 3D CAD modeling and thermal analysis, delivering robust and efficient solutions.
- Spearhead prototyping and lab integration efforts to bring concepts to life.
- Serve as an independent reviewer in peer reviews to validate processes, producibility, affordability, and documentation standards.
- Conduct testing/COTS evaluation activities to support Engineering Change Proposals.
- Support production activities, including up to 10% travel to suppliers and manufacturing facilities.
- Mentor junior engineers throughout product development, capturing lessons learned and best practices.
- Interface with other disciplines (Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain) during product development.
- Opportunity to lead a small team of hardware development engineers for Engineering Change Proposals.
- Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least 3 years of experience.
- Experience in technical documentation:
Configuration Control, Change Management, Trade Studies, Preliminary and Detailed Design artifacts and presentations. - Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).
- Proficiency in 3D modeling and drawing creation in Creo, including GD&T and tolerance analysis.
- Proficiency with cable design.
- Understanding of engineering materials and production methods.
- Experience collaborating in a multi‑functional environment (field engineering, supply chain, suppliers, customers).
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience designing for the integration of COTS devices.
- Thermal and structural analysis experience.
- Experience with transition to production.
- Project or Team Lead experience.
- Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.
- Salary range: $86,800–$165,200 USD.
- Flexible work weeks (9/80A, 5/40) and flexible hours.
- Core hours with modified time.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of PTO for newly hired employees.
- Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a 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 including Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning adoption assistance.
- Autism Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan with 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.
- Additional benefits: dentist, optometrist, vision, hearing, transportation, home health, long-term care, pet, travel, , and more.
Location:
1001 Boston Post Rd, Marlbrough, MA (U.S. – Onsite). The role is U.S. based; pay and benefits are aligned with U.S. regulations. 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. 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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