Date Posted:

2025-03-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HPR01: Collins Puerto Rico- Aguadilla Road 110 North Km 28.8 San Antonio Industrial Park, Aguadilla, PR, 00603 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

Collins Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer that thrives in the design, development, and integration of dynamic electro-mechanical systems and controls involving items such as gear boxes, motors, and hydraulic pumps. You will also work closely with other disciplines, such as Electrical and Systems to ensure all mechanical systems and components meet requirements during all phases of our military communication systems and trailing wire.

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

This role is categorized as hybrid , with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

What YOU will do:

• Communicate technical topics and issues in a clear and concise manner to both technical peers as well as non-technical team members.

• Responsible for the design and documentation of mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware such as gear boxes, motors, hydraulic pumps, bearings, and large rotating equipment.

• Own the creation of component control systems and methods.

• Perform analysis on components to ensure such requirements as sizing, strength, and dynamic load are met throughout the design life-cycle.

• Conduct and provide constructive feedback during peer reviews. Mentor and document knowledge to provide technical domain guidance to both members of own team and beyond.

• Work proactively and in a self-driven manner with an integrated product team (IPT) to manage project scope and budget, as well as identify risks and opportunities.

What YOU will learn:

• You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; What we do? Who we support? How we work?

• You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry.

• You will learn why people enjoy and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.

Qualifications you must have:

• 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 or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant 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.

• Must have or be capable of obtaining/maintaining an active U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level or higher. Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of military standards such as RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-810.

• Background in the design and qualification of automotive or larger dynamic machine components and assemblies such as motors, gears, and pumps.

• Best practices application of 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools. (Preferred: SolidWorks, Siemens NX)

• Possession of an active U.S. government issued Secret or Top Secret clearance.

• Knowledge of A-Kit electromechanical design, including the applicability of SAE AS50881.

• Direct experience working on aircraft or ground based military platforms.

• Direct experience with the design, analysis, and qualification of wire or cable tensioning systems.

• Knowledge of commercial and military electromechanical form factors, design, and analysis methods.

• Experience with ruggedization techniques for commercial hardware.

• Familiar with thermal and structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA) best practices. (Ansys or similar software)

• Experience with fatigue, modal, random vibration, transient shock, and acoustic analyses is a plus.

• Can apply and interpret ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing best practices.

• Knowledge of relevant military standards such as MIL-STD-1472 and MIL-STD-461.

• Working knowledge with MATLAB and Simulink tools is a plus.

• Experience designing using advanced materials and methods including composites and additive manufacturing.

What We Offer

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

• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.

• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, 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.

In January 2021, Collins Aerospace expanded a new Global Engineering Center (GEC) facility in Puerto Rico, with plans to continuously hire over the next 5 years, at our Aguadilla site.

Join our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico, where you will provide critical support to all Collins SBUs, working on exciting programs and projects ranging from the development of the next generation of advanced concept ejection seats to the latest technologies for the U.S. warfighter.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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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