Date Posted:

2024-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HVA34: Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr , Sterling, VA, 20164-7104 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.

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Simulation & Training (Onsite)

The Simulation and Training Solutions group is looking for a skilled Principle Mechanical Engineering professional to join our team in Sterling, VA! You will participate in the development, modification, integration, and testing of aircraft and ground vehicle training simulators for military and commercial applications. Our devices range in complexity from simple desktop trainers to high-fidelity full flight training systems. You will work on both clean-sheet and design reuse projects, creating mechanical equipment facsimiles, I/O packaging, standard electronics cabinets, and custom mechanical support structures and enclosures. Experience with traditional sheet metal fabrication, machined parts, and weldments is a must, and additive methods are sometimes used for prototype parts. Join us in creating cutting-edge training simulators using commercial off-the-shelf and custom hardware assemblies. Apply today!

What you will do:

Established Leader of design, analysis, integration, testing , and documenting mechanical hardware of advanced complexity.Lead design efforts and teams, to include mentoring of junior engineers.Lead hardware engineering requirements capture, analysis and creation for advanced complexity components of mechanical designs.Work closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Software and Systems Engineering) to ensure that mechanical design is appropriate for the project/product design approach.Lead cross-functional team efforts in integration and test of completed designs and sub-systems.Champion the appropriate processes and tools during development of hardware. Drive improvement to processes and tools where applicable.Drive design and team decisions in day-to-day job responsibilities.Report and manage status relating to technical performance, cost, and schedule for assigned scope of work.Present design and project material for customer reviews and meetings.The work associated with this position will be performed onsite.Travel as necessary to customer sites for information gathering, installation and test of end-product. Up to 15%

Skills you must have:

Experience with technical design documentation such as mechanical assemblies, fabrication drawings, parts lists, weldments, and installation drawingsExperience with traditional sheet metal fabrication, machined parts, and weldments is a must.Experience with SolidWorks Software Computer Aided Design (CAD)Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools for 3D modeling, part, and assembly drawingsProficient utilizing MS Office Applications / Office 365

Skills we value:

Experience with AutoCAD Software is a preferred.Training Simulator Engineering design experience is desired.Ability to quickly change focus between high level concepts and low-level details.Self-motivated, able to organize, manage, and complete assignments on time.A well-developed habit of verifying work for accuracy prior to submission for review by othersAbility to clearly communicate with co-workers and customers both written and verbally.Candidate with active and transferrable Secret Security Clearance or higher is preferred.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree (typically in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience OR In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required Must be a U.S. CitizenActive and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance or higher is required prior to start date

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.

What We Offer:

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 illness insurance, 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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 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 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/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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