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Principal Equipment Systems Engineer - Mechanical Designed Parts (Onsite)

RTX
Chula Vista, USA
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Senior · 8+ years experience
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  • At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
  • Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
  • Collins Aerospace is looking for a Principal Equipment Engineer who will support build-to-print and supplier-designed engineering for mechanical Equipment Systems for Nacelle development and legacy programs. You will be responsible for driving the technical direction and project progression of assigned components. You will work with global program/engineering teams, as well as external suppliers and customers. You will need to be knowledgeable of supplier equipment, stress, and engineering development process.

What You Will Do:

  • Act as project manager accountable for assigned mechanical equipment components throughout the product life cycle, from development through production support.
  • Accountable for the on-time delivery of quality products and documentation Establish and mature relationships with global engineering teams, suppliers and customers.
  • Resolve technical issues by working with key stakeholders Serve as a primary point of contact for cross functional team and supply base for assigned components.
  • Support the requirements, design, and qualification of mechanical equipment components.
  • Facilitate and drive resolution of technical issues with Aerospace component design and performance.
  • Visit suppliers and customers as required for process improvements, product enhancements, or failure investigations.
  • Support Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) when failures occur.
  • Support the resolution of field issues, including linkage with Aftermarket for real-time resolution, leading root cause investigations, and proposing solutions that bring resolution to recurring issues.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% as needed.
  • Qualifications You Must Have:
  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
  • Experience with design and qualification requirements for mechanical aircraft components.
  • Experience creating and delivering presentations to senior level leadership.
  • Qualifications We Prefer:
  • Experience with mechanical equipment design, supplier design, build-to-print hardware, or similar mechanism systems.
  • Experience with RTCA DO-160 testing
  • Understanding of LEAN/Continuous Improvement a plus
  • Experience with DFMEA per AS9145
  • Microsoft office suite
  • Experience with Catia V5
  • Ability to be creative, analytical, a self-starter, energetic, and work well in a team environment at all levels of the organization
  • Able to communicate and make presentations to senior level leadership
  • What We Offer:
  • Benefits:
  • Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
  • 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!
  • This role may be eligible for relocation.
  • Learn More & Apply Now!
  • Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
  • Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.
  • Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.
  • 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.
  • As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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.
  • RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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