Hiring: Principal Mechanical Engineer - Air Traffic Solutions (Onsite) Company: Collins Aerospace Location: Marlborough, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:54:16 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Change Management, Configuration Management, Defense Industry, Integration Testing, Security Clearance, Systems Engineering About the job Experience: •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 •8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience •Minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience Required Skills: •Perform analysis, qualification and acceptance testing on components, assemblies, mechanical fixtures and/or structures •Perform and/or oversee preliminary and detailed design activities, ensuring the technical integrity of products meeting all program requirements •Lead or participate as an independent reviewer in peer reviews to ensure documented processes are followed, work products are validated for producibility and affordability, and proper documentation standards are followed •Conduct testing activities in the lab in support of Engineering Change Proposals. Testing includes prototype development and evaluation as well as integration testing in the system as a whole •Mentor junior engineers along the development cycle of a product, instilling engineering excellence by capturing lessons learned and documenting best practices •Interface with other disciplines (Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain) in support of product development •Opportunities to lead hardware development engineers in support of Engineering Change Proposals •Advanced experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Medical, dental, and vision insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!