Ensure novel ideas and implementations are captured and protected using applicable IP processes and tools.
Design major components or major portions of functional systems or technically advanced prototypes using computer design and engineering systems
Develop data and make layouts, sketches, and notes for components as well as facilitating manufacturing improvements
Investigate pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost.
Perform 1-D hand calculation analysis and complex 3-D simulations to aid in analysis of performance requirements
Generate solid models of components using 3-D modeling software such as NX Unigraphics to aid packaging and weight estimations
Develop, test, and verify new products, process or analysis methods where applicable to improve the state-of-the-art capability of Collins Aerospace
Develop in-house tools where applicable to improve the ease of performing analysis
Requirements
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.
Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Experience in classical mechanical design analysis, including spring design, beam equations, pressure vessels, fluid flow, and thermal conduction.
Proficient in using Siemens NX for design and Ansys Workbench (or similar) for FEA.
Desirable experience in CNC Manufacturing, Mechanical Design and/or experience interacting with Mechanical Computer Aided Design Resources (MCAD).
Experience interacting with configuration management (CM).
Knowledge and Experience working Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Tolerance Stack up Calculation, Weight Analysis, etc.
Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite, with a primary focus on Excel & Project.
Skilled in coding with VBA, Python, or similar programming languages.
Familiar with the operation and components of gas turbine engine systems.
Teamcenter (or other collaborational space) knowledge is a plus.
SAP knowledge is valuable.
Experience in Thermal Sciences (applied an analysis) is a plus.
Experience in Siemens Star-CCM+ (or similar) for CFD.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
Life insurance and disability coverage
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
mechanical design analysisspring designbeam equationspressure vesselsfluid flowthermal conduction3-D modelingfinite element analysis (FEA)coding with VBAcoding with Python