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Collins Aerospace · 2 weeks ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Electronics Packaging (Onsite)

Richardson, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$82K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Level Mechanical Engineer to develop electronics enclosures and integrate items into rack level assemblies, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Communicate technical topics and issues in a clear and concise manner to both technical peers as well as non-technical team members

Conduct and provide constructive feedback during peer reviews. Mentor and document knowledge to provide technical guidance to both members of own team and beyond

Interface with a cross functional team, such as Electrical and Systems engineering, to ensure requirements compliance throughout the entirety of a product’s lifecycle

Work proactively and in a self-driven manner with an integrated product team (IPT) to manage project scope and budget, as well as identify risks and opportunities

Participate in and lead investigations into highly complex, open-ended tasks. Search for and identify root cause of issues

Create military compliant designs that incorporate custom machined/sheet metal parts with a selection of commercial off the shelf items as required

Contribute to prototyping and testing activities to verify product requirements compliance

Identify risks and opportunities as well as mitigation plans for established risks

Qualification

3D CAD softwareElectronics packaging designThermal management techniquesGeometric DimensioningTolerancingMilitary standards knowledgeFinite Element AnalysisTeam leadershipMentoringCommunication skills

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX, or similar) and the ability to apply best practices with said tools

Preferred

Active possession of an active U.S. government issued Secret or Top Secret clearance

Background in commercial industry standards and military electronics packaging form factors, chassis design, and electromechanical applications

Experience with material selection for thermal, weight and corrosion considerations in an aerospace/defense environment

Practical experience in design and thermal management techniques for electronics packaging designs (enclosures and/or racks) with rigorous size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements

Direct experience with printed circuit board (PCB) designs. Can support tasks not directly mechanical such as component selection and layout to ensure mechanical environmental considerations are met

Can apply and interpret Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5

Knowledge of military standards such as MIL-STD-810, RTCA DO-160, and MIL-STD-1472

Experience working with standard form factor industry standards such as EIA-310, ATR, or VITA

Hands-on experience designing products that contain internal RF emissions or high power wiring

Hands-on experience designing to meet and qualifying products for rugged environments such as those with electromagnetic interference (EMI), electromagnetic pulse (EMP), and nuclear exposure

Familiar with thermal and structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) best practices. (Ansys)

Working knowledge of Agile development methods for hardware

Either familiar with or preferably experienced with Control Account Management (CAM) and earned value techniques

Experience with rapid prototyping process methods, such as 3D printing, for mid-stream design verifications

Practical experience with designing for anti-tamper considerations for NSA compliance

Practical experience with designing for TEMPEST considerations for NSA compliance

Ability to lead a team and serve as a technical mentor to junior engineers

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

And more!