Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structural Analysis and Design (Onsite)

The Collins Aerospace Mission Systems engineering team is seeking a highly motivated Senior Level Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the analysis, design updates, and documentation of military airborne equipment such as racks and the secondary structure to mount them within a platform. This role requires providing structural analysis to design groups, collaborating with other mechanical engineers to analyze, document, and report findings that support downstream military airworthiness certification. Responsibilities Communicate technical topics and issues clearly to both technical peers and non-technical team members. Conduct and provide constructive feedback during peer reviews, mentor, and document knowledge to provide technical guidance to team members and beyond. Work proactively with an integrated product team (IPT) to identify risks and opportunities. Coordinate with design teams to ensure robust design choices and compliance with program requirements for environmental needs such as shock, vibration, and crash loading per MIL-STD-810 loads for fixed‑wing aircraft. Document results from analyses for internal and external customers so data can be easily referenced in the future or support customer airworthiness certification on military airborne platforms. Participate in and lead investigations into highly complex, open-ended tasks; search for and identify root cause of issues. Contribute to the design of equipment that incorporates custom machined/sheet metal parts with selection of commercial off‑the‑shelf items as required. Contribute to testing activities to verify product requirements compliance and correlation to relevant standards. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a STEM degree with a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience. U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Experience with finite element analysis software for structural considerations (ANSYS Mechanical or similar). Experience with the calculation and documentation of modal analysis, internal stress loading, fatigue, and safety margins. Qualifications We Prefer Active U.S. DoD Security Clearance. Background in analysis and design of commercial industry standards and military electronics packaging form factors, chassis design, and electromechanical applications. Experience with 3D CAD software (Solidworks, Creo, CATIA, NX, or similar) and the ability to apply best practices with said tools. Practical experience in design and environmental (static and dynamic) mitigation for electronics packaging designs (enclosures and/or racks) with rigorous size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements. Knowledge of military standards such as MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160, and MIL-STD-1472. Experience working with standard form factor industry standards such as EIA-310, ATR, or VITA. Benefits 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 including pet, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection. Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits. Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support. Adoption assistance. Autism benefit. Employee assistance plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions. Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program. Doctor on Demand virtual visits. Bright Horizons child and elder care services. Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program. Possible relocation assistance. And more! Sign-on Bonus Eligible Salary Range: $86,800 – $165,200. 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, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Collins Aerospace