Mechanical Engineer II - Detection Design (Onsite)

Location: US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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. The Mechanical Design Engineering team is looking for a developing mechanical engineer to join our Fire & Overheat Linear Detection group in Wilson, North Carolina! You will participate in the development, modification, integration, qualification, certification, production and field support of aircraft fire and overheat detection systems and components for military and commercial applications. Our devices include pneumatic, eutectic and thermistor linear overheat and fire detectors.  You will work with existing and new application designs and product improvement, defining design drawings, testing, evaluation and data packages. Work may also include R&D for new technologies including fiber optics to maintain the company’s position as a leader in the industry.  Your ability to work in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary teams with effective communication and attention to detail for timely project execution is imperative.  Familiarity with machined part drawings and specification, weld specifications, mechanical assemblies, switches, eutectic salts and/or thermistors is preferred.  Join us in the continuous improvement of current products and creating the next generation of aircraft fire and overheat detectors.   This is an onsite position based in Wilson, North Carolina.

Contributor working independently and with senior engineers to generate new designs, review internal and external change requests, create redline revisions, and support test and documentation of mechanical hardware and assemblies. Participate in hardware engineering requirements interpretation and implementation into design for medium complexity components of mechanical designs. Contribute to the full system life cycle including proposal, development, qualification, certification and aftermarket support. Work closely with other engineering and operations disciplines (e.g., systems engineering, drafting, test engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, logistics, etc.) to ensure that mechanical design and testing is appropriate for the project/product design approach and manufacturability. Recommend disposition of operations/supplier test or part deviation requests. Participate in and contribute to new design and revision reviews in support to producing high quality drawings and documents. Understand and utilize the appropriate processes and tools during development of hardware. Participate in new technology development for fire and overheat detectors and components. Integrate with and provide support for customer reviews and meetings. Travel as necessary ~5%.

You Must Have: Familiarity with technical design documentation such as mechanical assemblies, fabrication drawings, parts lists, weldments,