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Collins Aerospace · 1 day ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Flight Simulation (Onsite)

Sterling, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $182K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leading aerospace company, and they are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on the development, build, and modification of aircraft and ground vehicle simulators. The role involves designing, analyzing, and integrating hardware systems while collaborating with various engineering disciplines to ensure project success.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Considered a specialist in a specific mechanical hardware design area (Structures, Packaging, Facility Design, etc.) or a generalist in multiple areas

Contribute to hardware engineering requirements capture, analysis, and derivation

Design, Analyze, Integrate and Document hardware systems of moderate to high complexity

Work closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g. electrical, software and systems engineering) to ensure the mechanical design is appropriate for the project/product design approach

Participate in cross-functional team efforts in integration and qualification testing of training systems of moderate to high complexity

Estimate, track, own and report status relating to technical performance, cost, schedule and risk performance for assigned scope of work

May Lead cross-functional teams (Mechanical and Electrical) in a Hardware Project Engineer role

Travel as necessary to customer sites, training activities, and trades shows

Qualification

SolidWorksMechanical DesignIntegration TestingMicrosoft OfficeTraining Simulator DesignEarned Value ManagementEffective CommunicationSelf-Starter

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience

Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date

Proficient in use of SolidWorks 3D Computer aided Design Tool

Proficient in the Microsoft Office tool suite

Experienced in Design and Integration of mechanical items of Moderate to High complexity

A motivated self-starter with the ability to organize and execute complex assignments

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

Training Simulator Design Experience

Experience with working on military contracting programs

Experience with AutoCAD 2011 or similar

Experience with Earned Value Project Management and Cost Account Management activities

Ability to quickly shift focus between high level systems views and low level component details

Benefits

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

Eligible for relocation assistance

And more!