Date Posted: 2025 11 03 Country: United States of America
Location:HVA34: Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr , Sterling, VA, 20164 7104 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status requirements:Active and transferable U.S. government issued security ed security clearance:is required prior to start date. U.S. t date. U.S.t date. U.S.t date. U.S.t date. U.S. citizenship:is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a securityclearance Security
Clearance: DoD
Clearance: Secret Senior Mechanical Engineer Flight Simulation (Onsite)
Description: Senior level professional focused on the development, build and modification of aircraft and ground vehicle simulators for both military and commercial customers. Devices range in complexity from PC based desktop trainers to high fidelity full flight training systems. What You Will Do: Considered a specialist in a specific mechanical hardware design area (Structures, Packaging, Facility Design, etc.) or a generalist in multiple areas Contribute to hardware engineering
requirements capture, analysis, and derivation Design, Analyze, Integrate and Document hardware systems of moderate to high complexity Work closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g. electrical, software and systems engineering) to ensure the mechanical design is appropriate for the project/product design approach Participate in cross functional team efforts in integration and qualification testing of training systems of moderate to high complexity Estimate, track, own and report status relating to technical performance, cost, schedule and risk performance for assigned scope of work May Lead cross functional teams (Mechanical and Electrical) in a Hardware Project Engineer role
Travel:as necessary to customer sites, training activities, and trades shows Qualifications:You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant ior relevant experience:or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of m 3 years ofm 3 years ofm 3 years ofm 3 years ofm 3 years ofm 3 years ofexperience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant
experience Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security
clearance is required prior to start date Proficient in use of SolidWorks 3D Computer aided Design Tool Proficient in the Microsoft Office tool suite Experienced in Design and Integration of mechanical items of Moderate to High complexity A motivated self starter with the ability to organize and execute complex assignments Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication
skills
Qualifications We Prefer: Training Simulator Design
Experience
Experience with working on military contracting programs
Experience with AutoCAD 2011 or similar
Experience with Earned Value Project Management and Cost Account Management activities Ability to quickly shift focus between high level systems views and low level component details Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions
experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated
responsibilities, a candidate's work
experience, location,
education/training, and key
skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for
benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific
benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short term and/or long term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and
benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry leading businesses