Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HOR32: Wilsonville, OR 27300 SW Parkway , Wilsonville, OR, 97070-9215 USA

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:

None/Not Required

The HHD Mechanical engineering team is responsible for all mechanical engineering tasks related to the design, analysis, test, certification and installation of aerospace head-up display and guidance products. This position requires knowledge of engineering theory and principles to determine packaging solutions for electronic, electromechanical and optical designs. Our engineers are responsible for ensuring products are safe and comply with aviation standards.

What You Will Do:

• Lead, plan, design, analyze, test and document hardware of moderate to high complexity

• Perform under a process-oriented development system and be able to provide process improvement suggestions once knowledgeable

• Perform autonomously under the direction of team leaders, program management and engineering management

• Lead teams of varied sizes to achieve technical, schedule and cost expectations

• Work closely with other engineering disciplines to ensure the mechanical design is appropriate for the project/product design approach

• Contribute to schedule creation and ensure schedule commitments are met

• Create and present program and/or task status presentations to team members and engineering management

• Create and present clear and concise technical descriptions to engineering leadership and customers

• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance to design and drafting team members

• Provide input to design and document reviews

• Spearhead investigations for open-ended complex problems

• Develop detailed hardware requirements based on product theory, system level requirements and customer requirements

• Complete designs that meet documented hardware requirements

• Create designs to optimize weight, volume, cost and manufacturability while meeting structural, thermal and other environmental and functional requirements

• Support new product proposals through schedule creation, initial conceptual design and fit studies

• Create test procedures to support the testing of products to industry and government standards

• Review hardware defects and identify systemic root causes and process improvements

• Create installation documents and provide installation support to customers

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

• Experience in mechanical engineering design and development

• Knowledge of engineering materials and processes

• Experience with structural and thermal management design

• Proficient in a 3D CAD solid modeling software package (SolidWorks and/or UG NX preferred)

• Experience with static structural, dynamic structural and thermal analysis techniques

• Proficient in tolerance analysis and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles

• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Packaging of electronic and/or precision optical systems

• Robust precision mechanisms

• Environmentally sealed optical and/or electrical enclosures

• Design of manufacturing, calibration and test support equipment

• Aluminum fabrication techniques including: machining & investment casting

• Experience with FEA software package (ANSYS preferred)

• Experience in avionics or aerospace industry

WHAT WE OFFER

BENEFITS

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 program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including 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

• And more!

This position may be eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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 thats redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. 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 candidates 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 companys 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.

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