Principal Mechanical Engineer - Electronics packaging

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Are you a self-motivated, creative thinking problem solver, eager to take on new challenges? Our team is looking for confident and passionate engineers to help us create products that solve complex problems and make people’s lives safer.

The Head Up Guidance Systems (HGS) 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.

Position is located in Wilsonville, OR. Relocation assistance is available once we return to the site.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)) and 8 years of prior relevant experience 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. Person/Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder
• Experience in mechanical engineering design and development
• Knowledge of engineering materials and processes
• Must have experience in electronics packaging
• Proficient in a 3D CAD solid modeling software package (SolidWorks and/or UG NX preferred)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Packaging of 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
• Experience with structural and thermal management design
• Experience with static structural, dynamic structural and thermal analysis techniques
• Experience with Helmet Mounted Displays

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

Our Avionics team advances aviation electronics and information management solutions for commercial and military customers across the world. That means we’re helping passengers reach their destination safely. We’re connecting aircraft operators, airports, rail and critical infrastructure with intelligent data service solutions that keep passengers, flight crews and militaries connected and informed. And we’re providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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
• Employee Scholar Program, tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions
• Incentives for a Healthy You
• Bright Horizons, back-up child / elder care and college coach resources
• Autism Benefit
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Adoption Assistance
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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 that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Raytheon Technologies 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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