Principal Engineer

Senior Principal Engineer, Design EngineeringB/E Aerospace, Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Senior Principal Engineer, Design Engineering in Everett, WA.Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.What You Will Do:Design major components or major portions of functional systems, technically advanced prototypes, and promotional or specific products using computer design and engineering systems.Develop or improve products and facilitates manufacturing operations.Develop data and make layouts, sketches, and notes for design proposals.Investigate pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost.Design, develop and test metallic or non-metallic structures or materials and their related fabrication processes for use in engineering designs.Confer and communicate with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.Drive the design of new products and processes, and the improvement and maintenance of existing products to ensure that current and future needs of customers and the business are met.Select materials across key product platforms to ensure accordance with organizational standards and safety regulations.Apply scientific principles to innovate, design, develop, and implement technologies, components, sub-systems, machines, tools, and systems to ensure compliance to specifications, requirements, and customer guarantees across applicable operating conditions.Ensure novel ideas and implementations are captured and protected using applicable IP processes and tools.Qualifications You Must Have:Must possess at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field and at least 10 years of progressive experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer or related role. In the alternative, at least a master's degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field and at least 7 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer or related role would be acceptable.Must possess at least 7 years of experience with industry design and documentation standards (e.g., ASME, ISO) and engineering tools such as FMEAs, FEAs, and DFMA to validate design content.Must possess at least 7 years of experience with Geometric tolerancing and dimensioning (ASME Y14.5M) and stack-ups and fits.Must possess at least 6 years of experience designing and leading the complete development of aircraft interiors (Galleys, Lavatories, Closets, Front Row monuments, partitions, class dividers, etc.) using composite materials (honeycomb panels) using Siemens NX and TeamCenter for life cycle management.Must possess at least 6 years of experience in design for manufacturing and manufacturing troubleshooting of monuments for aircraft interiors using Siemens NX to review the design intent and simulate the problem.Must possess at least 6 years of experience with monuments overweight, static testing for emergency landing loads failures, abuse load testing failures, cycle testing failures, decompression loads failure, dynamic testing failure (FAR25), and assembly problems in the aircraft or at the integration with other monuments.Interiors: At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers.Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.The salary range is $136,427.00 to $246,000.00 USD per year. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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 are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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.