Mechanical Design Engineer Ii - Space Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted:
2023-09-22
Country:
United States of America
Location:
01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
Mechanical Design Engineer II - Space Systems (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace Systems is one of the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and defense products. Our Space Systems business unit within Collins provides life support and thermal management systems including comprehensive integrated Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) solutions for NASA, government, and commercial customers. Our solutions enable International Space Station (ISS) missions, satellite and orbital destination platforms, and human mobility missions including current and next generation space suit programs. Our products and integrated mission systems offerings enable Low Earth Orbit (LEO), lunar, exploratory, and deep space platforms across a wide range of programs including NASA's Artemis Program which will establish a sustainable presence on the Moon to prepare for missions to Mars.
Collins is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to work within the Space Systems Design and Development Department and be a collaborative member with the other disciplines of the Integrated Product Team (IPT) including project, structures, thermal, and electrical design. Tasks will vary, but may include clean sheet design, delivering development hardware, facilitating the delivery of production hardware, processing engineering changes to the production configuration, and support of fielded components and systems.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in deliver against the cost, schedule and technical requirements The candidate will have experience creating definition for Peer and Design reviews, analyses, Validation and Verification activities, design documentation (drawings, reports)
Primary Responsibilities:

• Resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, seeking a balanced system solution, ensuring engineering excellence, all with minimal supervisor oversight
• Develop design definition from concept to final product for components (Fans, Hydrodynamic Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Accumulator Tanks and Valves) and subsystems of integrated Environmental Control and Life Support Systems (ECLSS) that conforms to Collins technical standards and customer specifications.
• Provide Model Based Definition using Creo 8 and Windchill 11 in the design of fabricated parts and mechanical assemblies including sheet metal, weldments, machined parts, mechanical chassis, and rack-mounted structures.
• Perform preliminary or sizing structural analysis in support of design definition generation.
• Generate CAD model inputs for the structural analysis discipline.
• Perform stress and load combinations to determine analytical verification of compliance to customer factor of safety requirements and document .
• Process technically sound engineering changes within schedule that meet performance metrics.
• Utilize standard work and CORE/ACE tools to continuously improve the design process.
• Mentor other mechanical engineers in process-related and/or technical subjects
• Communicate clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization.
• Collaboration, innovation and taking the initiative and leading by example.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR In absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience is required
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical, Aeronautical Engineering w/ 2-5 years of professional experience
• MS in Mechanical, Aeronautical Engineer or MBA degree (desired)
• Experience in the design, development, and qualification of space-qualified ECLSS, thermal management, or similarly complex electro-mechanical systems
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task with a focus on daily issues and longer-term strategies
• Solid interpersonal skills with experience in employee management, coaching, and mentoring
• Strong computer skills to include extensive use of Microsoft Office
• Experience with Product Line Management (PLM) solutions (e.g., Windchill) Creo 8 or greater
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving

Diversity drives innovation, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Best Doctors, second opinion program
• And more!

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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