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Collins Aerospace · 5 days ago

Mechanical Engineer II - Structures (Onsite)

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$66K/yr - $130K/yr

2+ years exp

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. The Mechanical Engineer II - Structures will be responsible for providing engineering deliverables throughout all phases of development, including design, testing, and production implementation for ejection seat products.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform analysis to resolve ejection seat structural (static) design challenges

Support through all phases of design including: bid and proposal, conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, qualification testing, new product introduction, production implementation, and in-production support

Successfully execute on design/project tasks required to develop and qualify aircraft ejection seats by ensuring technical scope integrity and budget/schedule accuracy

Work as part of a cohesive team with test engineering, product engineering, system engineering, and program management

Support program by technical writing presentations and reports for customer approval

Support Program Management with any preparation of bids and proposals

Support Systems Engineering on requirements analysis and the requirement compliance plan

Interacts with Business Development department to ensure customer satisfaction and business strategies

Qualification

3D CAD softwareStructural analysisAerospace experienceDynamic modelingTechnical writingAnalytical skillsContinuous improvementTeam playerPresentation skills

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

The candidate must be motivated, a strong team player, and able to work in a team environment

Strong analytical skills including strong knowledge of physics, dynamics, and statics

Experience presenting design solutions to internal and external customers

3D CAD experience with high end CAD software (e.q. NX, Catia,)

Previous experience with Strength hand calculations

Preferred

Previous experience using Unigraphics/NX CAD experience including Enovia PLM experience

Experience with Dynamic Modeling practices: assembly relations, establishing mechanical movement & relationships, and/or simulations

Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry

Previous experience with aircraft cockpit, crew station, escape system, ejection seat, or crew systems design

Previous experience with machining, sheet metal, composites, and fabric design

Previous experience with energetic cartridge actuated devices or propellant actuated devices

Previous experience of aerospace/military specifications

Proven use of Continuous Improvement principles and/or design optimization experience

Understanding of mechanical principles to solve classical structural analysis solutions both inside and outside of finite element tools

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!