Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Hybrid - Aguadilla, PR)

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the application of analytical technologies and advanced design methods in the development of Landing Systems product lines.

Responsibilities:

• Design leads to investigation of field and manufacturing incidents leading to root cause and corrective action
• Assist in creating safety risk analysis and developing risk mitigation plans. Also, present and communicate results to customers and program management
• Make layouts of components, calculates stack-up of detail components, and prepares major cost studies consisting of new details and/or marked prints and all supporting documentation, when necessary, to facilitate operations and ensure that established objectives and budgets are achieved
• Conduct design analysis on components and/or assemblies, when required, to ensure that designs are cost-effective, manufacturable, and reliable
• Conduct initial sizing, geometric optimization, and compliance verification for Landing Systems hardware (wheels, brakes, and landing gears) to guarantee all designs satisfy Federal and Customer functional requirements
• Lead design trade-off analyses, balancing brake performance, durability, thermal and structural requirements, and dynamic stability
• Collaborate with internal and external teams specializing in structures, thermal analysis, and dynamics to optimize designs and achieve performance goals
• Serve as the primary liaison with customers and suppliers, addressing all design-related issues and ensuring alignment with project objectives
• Maintain and enhance design tools, methodologies, and engineering databases to support multiple programs
• Collaborate with a global, cross-functional team, including project engineering, advanced technology, CAD, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams, to support both new product development and sustainment initiatives
• Manage complex projects independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing priorities to meet business needs
• Prepare and deliver technical documentation, presentations, and reports for technical and non-technical audiences
• Occasionally travel domestically and/or internationally to support project requirements or customer engagements

Requirements:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 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
• Extensive experience in mechanical design engineering, with a proven track record of leading complex design projects
• Proficient in Siemens NX (3D CAD), CatiaV5, ANSYS Workbench or LS-Dyna (Static Structural Linear & Non-Linear Implicit FEA), and Teamcenter
• Expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack-up analysis, and weight analysis
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, including structural mechanics, thermal management, and heat transfer concepts
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, forging, and casting
• Strong experience interacting with CAD designers and Configuration Management (CM) teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and experience preparing technical documentation and presentations
• Experience with programming tools such as Python, MATLAB, or Fortran to support engineering workflows
• Knowledge of model-based design or model-based engineering workflows
• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage priorities effectively
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements