Job Description
*Date Posted:*
2024-06-28*Country:*
United States of America*Location:*
MA803: Marlborough, MA Building 3 1001 Boston Post Road Building 3, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA*Position Role Type:*
OnsiteJoin 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. Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it is about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
Our *Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS)* group presents an exciting career opportunity for a *Mechanical Engineer *to join our Hardware and Infrastructure (HW&I) Engineering team. We are dedicated to developing the next generation of air traffic control systems for civil and military customers worldwide. Our Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) air traffic system is currently deployed in every airport across the US. We are expanding our team to innovate the next generation of Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems and provide crucial support to existing fielded systems.
- ** Based at our Marlborough, MA facility, this role offers a flexible HYBRID schedule with 3 days on-site per week.****
- What You Will Do*
- You will contribute to the design and development of advanced DoD, international, and Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) ATC systems alongside our experienced hardware engineering team.
- You will be accountable for researching and selecting COTS hardware solutions, ensuring they meet stringent performance and reliability standards.
- You will demonstrate your creativity in electronics packaging design using 3D CAD modeling and thermal analysis, ensuring robust and efficient solutions.
- You will participate actively in engaging design discussions and reviews, where your insights will shape the evolution of our ATC systems.
- You will drive innovation through detailed design documentation, updates, and releases, ensuring accuracy and adherence to industry standards.
- You will spearhead prototyping and lab integration efforts, applying your hands-on expertise to bring concepts to life effectively.
- You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, cultivating relationships and delivering on project milestones.
- You will resolve hardware challenges, manage supplier transitions, and address customer requests with confidence and proficiency.
- You will support production activities, including potential travel up to 10% to suppliers to the Merrimack, NH Manufacturing facility, ensuring smooth processes and high quality outcomes.
- What You Will Learn*
- Explore the intricate system used by Air Traffic Controllers to monitor air traffic firsthand.
- Engage deeply with the hardware design team across every stage of the lifecycle—from defining requirements to pathfinding, compliance verification, and supporting hardware upgrades.
- Enjoy continuous learning and training opportunities designed to expand your skills and expertise rapidly.
- Qualifications You Must Have*
- Must have minimum of 2 years of experience in engineering design, with a focus on hardware development.
- Must have prior experience in mechanical design CAD tools, including modeling parts and assemblies, and creating detailed assembly drawings.
- Must have prior experience presenting design details to stakeholders for review.
- *Education* - Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
- *U.S. citizenship is required* - Only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under these programs/contracts.
- Qualifications We Prefer*
- General understanding of air traffic control systems or the STARS system.
- Experience with PTC CREO (modeling and drawing) and Windchill (PDM)
- Eligibility/Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
- What We Offer*
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time
- 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! *
- 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.
Our Connected Aviation Solutions team provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience. We help airlines, airports and business aircraft turn data into value to streamline operations, increase efficiency and reduce cost, enhance the passenger experience and contribute to sustainable flight. By combining the best networks, connectivity and data/analytics solutions, we’re solving big problems for our customers and the world, while enhancing the security and connectivity of systems both on and off the aircraft, to help operators and passengers stay more connected and informed and create a more sustainable, efficient, reliable and enjoyable travel experience. Aviation connects the world. Our Connected Aviation Solutions team connects aviation. Sustainably. Seamlessly. Securely.
- Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
- 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.
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.
The salary range for this role is 64,000 USD - 128,000 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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