Principal Mechanical Engineer Optronics (Onsite)

Job description

**Date Posted:**

2025-09-23
**Country:**

United States of America
**Location:**

HCA34: Carlsbad, CA 2752 Loker Avenue West
, Carlsbad, CA, 92010-6603 USA
**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:**

None/Not Required

**Principal Mechanical Engineer** **- Optronics (Onsite)**

At Collins Aerospace Optronics, we develop and build high precision optical systems for space, airborne, simulator and body-worn environments.

As a Mechanical Engineer at Optronics, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, prototyping, and testing of precision optical and visual display systems.

You will collaborate closely with optical, electrical, systems and other mechanical engineers to deliver robust, manufacturable, and high-performance optical assemblies and visual display systems.

The candidate will apply knowledge of mechanical design and fabrication processes, such as design-to-cost, component selection, engineering procurement, and engineering lab processes to the design and development of flight and simulation & training hardware.

The candidate will also contribute to bid and proposal efforts.

The candidate is expected to coach, lead, review, and delegate work to lower-level professionals.

The candidate may be assigned mechanical engineering project lead role or asked to manage moderately sized projects.

**What You Will Do:**

+ Design and develop mechanical structures for optical components, systems, and instruments
+ Perform detailed CAD modeling, tolerance analysis, and thermal/structural simulations
+ Collaborate with optical engineers to ensure alignment and stability of optical systems
+ Lead mechanical design reviews and interface with vendors and manufacturing partners
+ Lead or support prototype assembly, integration, and environmental testing
+ Design, development and analysis of custom tooling, fixtures and manufacturing aids
+ Document designs and generate drawings for fabrication and assembly
+ Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and optomechanical issues in prototypes and products
+ Lead or support technical research and contribute to continuous process improvement activities
+ Collaborate closely with Operations and Quality personnel on New Product Introduction and Non-Standard Production

**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 or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience
+ Experience in optomechanical design and development
+ Proficient in 3D CAD software including SolidWorks, Creo, or similar
+ Experience with optical mounts, alignment techniques, and athermal design
+ Familiarity with FEA tools (i.e. ANSYS) for thermal and structural analysis
+ Strong understanding of GD&T, DFM/DFA principles
+ Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

**Qualifications We Prefer:**

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field
+ Experience with spaceborne, airborne, or ruggedized optical systems
+ Opto-mechanical, electro-mechanical or visual displays experience
+ Familiarity with cleanroom practices and optical assembly techniques
+ Proficient with hand tools and light power tools.
+ 8+ years of experience with Solidworks or Creo
+ 8+ years of experience in optomechanical design and analysis

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.

**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
+ 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
+ Eligible for relocation assistance
+ And more! 

**Learn More & Apply Now!**

*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.

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.

 **

The salary range for this role is 112,000 USD - 224,000 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.

_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._

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