Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Aircraft Interiors (ONSITE)

Location: US-AZ-PHOENIX-3405 ~ 3405 S 5th St ~ BLDG 3405

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Lighting design team in Phoenix, Arizona. This position will work collaboratively with our team and others to design, develop and maintain designs for high-quality, and reliable lighting products for the military and commercial aerospace industry. As a mechanical engineer in our department, you will be responsible for working with other engineering disciplines, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to help sustain existing product or develop new products. This role will include regularly working in a 3D modeling environment, troubleshooting complex problems, developing solutions, and communicating outcomes. The candidate would ideally be familiar with aerospace design processes, and procedures such as DO-160. This position requires a commitment to professional working hours for an onsite position. Candidate must be a commutable distance from Phoenix, AZ. This is an onsite position in Phoenix, Arizona.

Leading new or derivative aerospace lighting system mechanical designs of parts and assemblies in a 3D modeling environment. Leading sustainability actions for existing in-field product working with supply chain and manufacturing to ensure continued life cycle of the product. Creation and/or support of technical and manufacturing documentation Cooperation within an integrated product or program team responsible to a program manager and associated metrics. Working within international project teams Aligning product definition and scope with customer requirements, military aerospace requirements, and/or commercial aerospace requirements. Internal collaboration with engineering team, management team, supply chain team, and production team. External collaboration with vendors and customers to ensure product spec compliance. Participate or lead special tasks such as FEA analyses or thermal analyses. Participate in estimates of effort hours and development strategies for new or pending efforts. Engage in financial or business strategic discussions to locate key vendors, design to cost targets, improve lead times, or consider alternate parts and vendors. Participate in resolution of customer or production issues as they are introduced. Assign tasks to technical draftsmen. Balance workload priorities with management. This position could require 10-15% travel, based on business needs.

You Must Have: Typically 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. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.