Date Posted:
2026-02-10
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS-793 ~ 1225 Aeroplaza Dr ~ AEROPLAZA
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
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, 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.
The Collins Aerospace Ejection Seating business is the leader in providing a safe and robust Ejection Seating System to domestic and foreign customers alike. Currently, we are in the process of modernizing fleets to the upgraded ACES 5 design, providing a safer ejection system to ensure those who are born to fly, live to walk away.
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual to join us as a lead design integration engineer to support all phases of ejection seat product development lifecycle including the bid, design, development, verification & validation, and initial production implementation. The preferred candidate will have experience with hardware development for military/DoD customers.
What You Will Do
Interface with customers/suppliers/internal stakeholders for an Ejection Seat Program
Successfully lead a team of engineers to execute on design/project tasks required to develop and qualify aircraft ejection seats by ensuring technical scope integrity and budget/schedule accuracy
Perform analysis to resolve ejection seat design challenges
Support through all phases of design including bid and proposal, conceptual design, preliminary design, detailed design, qualification testing, new product introduction, production implementation, and in-production support
Work as part of a cohesive team with test engineering, product engineering, system engineering, and program management
Support program by technical writing presentations and reports for customer approval
Support Program Management with any preparation of bids and proposals
Support Systems and Test Engineering on requirements analysis and verification
Be able to identify and manage technical risks & opportunities
Interact with Business Development to ensure customer satisfaction and advise on business strategies
Participate in Root Cause Analysis utilizing Raytheon Technologies Best Practices
Contribute to continual process improvement and functional excellence by supporting the development of new discipline approaches, techniques and tool usage
The position requires strong interpersonal skills, high degree of comfort with ambiguity, good project discipline, excellent oral and written communication skills, high computer/technology proficiency, and the ability to work as part of an integrated product team
Occasional travel may be required (~5-10%)
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Strong analytical skills including strong knowledge of physics, dynamics, and statics
Strong background in mechanical design principles
Experience presenting design solutions to internal and external customers
3D CAD experience with high end CAD software (e.q. NX, Catia, Pro-E)
Qualifications We Prefer
Ability to Lead a team of Engineers in the execution of a developmental program
Previous experience with aircraft cockpit, crew station, escape system, ejection seat, or crew systems design
Previous experience using Unigraphics/NX CAD experience including Enovia PLM experience
Previous experience in the aerospace and defense industry
Previous experience with machining, sheet metal, composites, and fabric design
Previous experience with energetic cartridge actuated devices or propellant actuated devices
Previous experience of aerospace/military specifications
Proven use of Continuous Improvement principles and/or design optimization experience
Understanding of mechanical principles to solve classical structural analysis solutions both inside and outside of finite element tools
What We Offer ?
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 ?
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning ?
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 ?
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Learn More & Apply Now! ?
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 - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you'll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ?
*Please ensure the role @type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. ?
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?
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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. ?
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Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all 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.
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