RTX · 21 hours ago
Principal Mechanical Design Engineering Lead (Onsite)
US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-793 ~ 1225 Aeroplaza Dr ~ AEROPLAZA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $204K/yr
8+ years expRTX is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineering Lead to support all phases of ejection seat product development, ensuring technical integrity and leading a team of engineers.
Telecom & CommunicationsAerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Interface with customers/suppliers/internal stakeholders for an Ejection Seat Program
Successfully lead a team of engineers to execute on design/project tasks required to develop and qualify aircraft ejection seats by ensuring technical scope integrity and budget/schedule accuracy
Perform analysis to resolve ejection seat 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
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 and Test Engineering on requirements analysis and verification
Be able to identify and manage technical risks & opportunities
Interact with Business Development to ensure customer satisfaction and advise on business strategies
Participate in Root Cause Analysis utilizing Raytheon Technologies Best Practices
Contribute to continual process improvement and functional excellence by supporting the development of new discipline approaches, techniques and tool usage
The position requires strong interpersonal skills, high degree of comfort with ambiguity, good project discipline, excellent oral and written communication skills, high computer/technology proficiency, and the ability to work as part of an integrated product team
Occasional travel may be required (~5-10%)
Qualification
Required
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
Strong analytical skills including strong knowledge of physics, dynamics, and statics
Strong background in mechanical design principles
Experience presenting design solutions to internal and external customers
3D CAD experience with high end CAD software (e.q. NX, Catia, Pro-E)
Preferred
Ability to Lead a team of Engineers in the execution of a developmental program
Previous experience with aircraft cockpit, crew station, escape system, ejection seat, or crew systems design
Previous experience using Unigraphics/NX CAD experience including Enovia PLM experience
Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry
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!
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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