Senior Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials Design Engineer - Engines and MEMS Sensors (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-10-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-MN-BURNSVILLE-NORTH ~ 2900 County Rd 42 W ~ NORTH BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 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 Senior Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials Design Engineer will work in the Engines and MEMS Sensors design team developing highly reliable products which meet customer specified requirements/expectations at the lowest competitive cost. The engineer will be a highly motivated self-starter who will be capable of leading their own projects including schedule management and providing mentoring to other engineers. The engineer will be expected to represent the organization as prime customer contact on existing products and new designs, including making presentations to customers.   What You Will Do: Support bids and proposals for new engine sensors Support existing designs with failure investigations, product improvements, and documentation updates Thoroughly review and understand product specifications and determine design requirements and scope of work. Support complex, multi-discipline teams Perform estimates of effort and duration for tasks. Create and manage project schedules. Requirements management and convergence planning. Prepare and present stage gate design reviews both internally and externally to customers. Generate design concepts in conformance with requirements and ensure that adequate trade studies and analyses are performed to arrive at optimum design configurations. Perform tolerance analyses on components and assemblies to ensure proper fit/function. Be proficient in CAD solid modeling techniques to prepare component and assembly models and drawings. Writing test requests, supporting design verification testing, and coordinating with test department. Specify materials including high temperature, corrosion and oxidation resistant alloys Specify material joining methods and specifications for processes such as welding and brazing Provide necessary engineering support for new hardware coordination and fabrication. Provide MRB (Material Review Board) support and disposition nonconforming products. Interface with all other functional groups and departments as required in the development of the product design. Work with the Global Engineering Center in India on technical design tasks. Experience with materials properties/selection and experience with manufacturing processes. Drive the usage of appropriate Lean Product Development tools to support cost-effective technical solutions with a focus on platform design, reuse, and knowledge management. 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 Experience managing compliance demonstration to customer or regulatory requirements Experience preparing and delivering design or project review presentations Experience writing test procedures, coordinating testing, and writing the test reports. Experience with materials properties/selection and experience with manufacturing processes. Qualifications We Prefer: 5+ years experience reviewing and knowledge of product specifications and determining design requirements and scope of work, performing estimates of effort and duration for tasks, and generating design concepts in conformance with requirements and ensure that adequate trade studies and analyses are performed to arrive at optimum design configurations. 5+ years experience in requirements management and convergence planning, supporting complex projects and integrated cross functional teams, and program or project planning and resource management. Demonstrated ability to create and manage project schedules, prepare and present stage gate design reviews for both internally and externally to customers, provide effective collaboration across the organization and various disciplines including Engineering, Operations, Program Office, and Business Development, and effective conflict resolution and negotiating skills. 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 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  Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building 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!   Learn More & Apply Now! Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs). Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies. Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of. 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.  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.