Collins Aerospace
Principal Mechanical Engineer - Aircraft Equipment Integration (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080
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Collins Aerospace Date Posted:
2025-07-17
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Top Secret
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
The Collins Aerospace Mission Systems Strategic Communications Solutions (SCS) engineering team is seeking a Principal Level Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design, integration, and installation of large subsystem equipment (such as racks and larger, more unique items) and associated cables/support equipment on to customer airborne platforms. This individual should be well versed in the analyses (weight & balance, structural, aerodynamics, etc.) required at a platform level to influence design early on and have hands-on experience with the integration and installation of equipment onto customer qualification platforms. The selected candidate will further be able to both mentor others on these tasks in order to help guide a team towards a successful installation.
Collins Aerospace is redefining the future of aerospace in Richardson, TX to enable our warfighter to be as effective as they can be in the realm of nuclear deterrence. Collins takes great pride in how our products are making our country safer, and we want you to join us if you’re as motivated and passionate about that mission as we are.
This is an ONSITE position located in Richardson, TX.
What You Will Do:
Perform and mentor others in analyses related to aircraft integrated equipment, such as weight and balance, structural considerations, material selection, and effects on aerodynamics. Contribute as a member and potentially lead of a team designing equipment to be used in flight and qualification testing. Support the development of data and analyses required to input to customer owned airworthiness certifications. Ensures the production of high-quality artifacts and adherence to standards across assigned program. Acts as an interface between subsystem representatives and project leadership/customer representatives to ensure designs, integration, and installation of equipment meets customer requirements. Potentially travels to customer sites to help perform and/or support the installation of equipment on to customer platforms. Capable of owning or supporting Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or Control Account Management (CAM) activities as required. Capable of supporting bid and proposal activities related to platform integration as required.
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 considerations for installation and testing of equipment on military platforms. Experience with producing artifacts and analyses, such as weight & balance reports and environmental studies. Hands-on experience integrating subsystems into an aircraft environment and evaluating the impact at the platform level.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to security investigations/reinstatements and must meet eligibility requirements. Active possession of an active U.S. government issued Secret or Top Secret clearance. Knowledge of A-Kit design standards, including the applicability of SAE AS50881. Knowledge of relevant test standards, such as RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810. Knowledge of military airworthiness standards, such as MIL-STD-516. Knowledge of relevant military standards such as MIL-STD-1472. Ability to quickly acquire niche technical domain knowledge and contribute to the design/implementation of sophisticated architectural systems. Knowledge of commercial and military electronics packaging form factors, chassis and electromechanical design, and analysis methods. Experience with ruggedization techniques for commercial hardware. Experience working with and managing sub-contractors. Familiar with structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) best practices. (Ansys preferred) Working knowledge of Agile development methods for hardware. Prior experience working with bid and proposal efforts. Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques and best practices.
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
Eligible for relocation
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.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 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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Principal Mechanical Engineer - Aircraft Equipment Integration (Onsite)
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Principal Mechanical Engineer - Aircraft Equipment Integration (Onsite)
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Collins Aerospace Date Posted:
2025-07-17
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HTX36: Richardson, TX 3200 E Renner Rd , Richardson, TX, 75082-2402 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
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
Security Clearance:
DoD Clearance: Top Secret
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
The Collins Aerospace Mission Systems Strategic Communications Solutions (SCS) engineering team is seeking a Principal Level Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the design, integration, and installation of large subsystem equipment (such as racks and larger, more unique items) and associated cables/support equipment on to customer airborne platforms. This individual should be well versed in the analyses (weight & balance, structural, aerodynamics, etc.) required at a platform level to influence design early on and have hands-on experience with the integration and installation of equipment onto customer qualification platforms. The selected candidate will further be able to both mentor others on these tasks in order to help guide a team towards a successful installation.
Collins Aerospace is redefining the future of aerospace in Richardson, TX to enable our warfighter to be as effective as they can be in the realm of nuclear deterrence. Collins takes great pride in how our products are making our country safer, and we want you to join us if you’re as motivated and passionate about that mission as we are.
This is an ONSITE position located in Richardson, TX.
What You Will Do:
Perform and mentor others in analyses related to aircraft integrated equipment, such as weight and balance, structural considerations, material selection, and effects on aerodynamics. Contribute as a member and potentially lead of a team designing equipment to be used in flight and qualification testing. Support the development of data and analyses required to input to customer owned airworthiness certifications. Ensures the production of high-quality artifacts and adherence to standards across assigned program. Acts as an interface between subsystem representatives and project leadership/customer representatives to ensure designs, integration, and installation of equipment meets customer requirements. Potentially travels to customer sites to help perform and/or support the installation of equipment on to customer platforms. Capable of owning or supporting Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or Control Account Management (CAM) activities as required. Capable of supporting bid and proposal activities related to platform integration as required.
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 considerations for installation and testing of equipment on military platforms. Experience with producing artifacts and analyses, such as weight & balance reports and environmental studies. Hands-on experience integrating subsystems into an aircraft environment and evaluating the impact at the platform level.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to security investigations/reinstatements and must meet eligibility requirements. Active possession of an active U.S. government issued Secret or Top Secret clearance. Knowledge of A-Kit design standards, including the applicability of SAE AS50881. Knowledge of relevant test standards, such as RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810. Knowledge of military airworthiness standards, such as MIL-STD-516. Knowledge of relevant military standards such as MIL-STD-1472. Ability to quickly acquire niche technical domain knowledge and contribute to the design/implementation of sophisticated architectural systems. Knowledge of commercial and military electronics packaging form factors, chassis and electromechanical design, and analysis methods. Experience with ruggedization techniques for commercial hardware. Experience working with and managing sub-contractors. Familiar with structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) best practices. (Ansys preferred) Working knowledge of Agile development methods for hardware. Prior experience working with bid and proposal efforts. Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques and best practices.
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
Eligible for relocation
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.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 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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