Principal Mechanical Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions; Onsite

Date Posted:  
• Country:
United States of America
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Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3
• 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 Type:
None/Not Required
• Security Clearance Status:
Not Required

Join a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond! Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced technologically and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry, specializing in air traffic sensors and automation systems. We design, develop, document, deploy, and support COTS-based and custom-designed systems that use network power to share information and aid decision-making, protecting people and property.

As a Principal Mechanical Engineer on our Hardware Engineering Team in the Connected Aviation business, you will support next‑generation Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems and existing fielded systems. We seek an engineer with electronic design experience, comfortable with commercial off‑the‑shelf and custom hardware, combining classic design techniques, modern electronics knowledge, and hands‑on prototyping skills.

• Perform analysis, qualification and acceptance testing on components, assemblies, mechanical fixtures and/or structures.
• Lead or participate as an independent reviewer in peer reviews, ensuring documentation standards, producibility and affordability.
• Conduct lab testing to support Engineering Change Proposals, including prototype development, evaluation, and system integration testing.
• Mentor junior engineers throughout the product development cycle, capturing lessons learned and best practices.
• Interface with disciplines such as Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Supply Chain.
• Lead hardware development engineers in support of Engineering Change Proposals.

• Degree in STEM with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience completing technical documentation for Configuration Control, Change Management, Trade Studies, and Design artifacts.
• Advanced experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).
• Proficient in 3D modeling and GD&T/tolerance analysis in Creo.
• Proficient with cable design.
• Understanding of engineering materials and production methods.
• Prior experience collaborating in a multi‑functional environment.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Experience designing for integration of COTS devices.
• Thermal and structural analysis experience.
• Experience with transition to production.
• Project or Team Lead experience.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages (pet insurance, home/auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection).
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (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!

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend selected steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid, or remote.

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