Date Posted:
2023-09-01
Country:
United States of America
Location:
A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Principal Engineer. We’re looking for a passionate professional to accept a high level of responsibility within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of design, development, analysis, and simulation of complex mechanical systems. This role is recognized as a subject matter expert in advanced mechanical design and is relied upon to advise the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) organization in pursuit of design solutions.
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite in Rockford, IL. This role is eligible for relocation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- As a RAT SR Principal Engineer, you will apply knowledge of mechanical design in areas such as air driven self-governing turbines, angle gearboxes and drive trains, hydraulic pumps, and linear hydraulic actuators with integrated locking/release mechanisms.
- You will support others in the trouble shooting and development of technical solutions to complex RAT problems that require application of advanced technical principles.
- You will guide the successful completion of RAT development and integration efforts in a technical leadership capacity.
- You will work independently, as well as mentor and support early career engineers, to uncover and resolve issues associated with development and implementation of RAT related designs.
- You will collaborate across programs; representing our organization and trusted as a subject matter expert within the field of RATs.
- You will interact with RAT leadership to identify cost reduction opportunities and improve upon existing designs and processes.
Qualifications/Experience Needed:
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience OR in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering.
- Twenty (20) years of experience in the development of advanced mechanical systems
- Experience with designs involving gears, bearings and drive lines.
- Experience with linear actuators
- System-level design experience collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines such as mechanical, stress, dynamics, generators and test engineering
- Experience supporting proposal preparation to obtain new business contracts, spanning technical proposal development, work breakdown structures, and cost estimation.
- Committed to being a subject matter expert within the industry, with prior aerospace businesses
- Authorship of intellectual property (patent disclosures) and/or conference/journal publications in applicable technical areas within the last five (5) years
- Strong interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
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.
We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!
Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
*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.
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!
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.
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