Senior Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-WEST DES MOINES-811 ~ 811 4th St ~ 4TH 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 At Collins Aerospace, we’re developing innovative technologies that are redefining what’s possible in aerospace and defense. We’re looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer who is excited to solve complex engineering challenges, turn concepts into high-performance products, and work across the full product lifecycle.   In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of mechanical design activities—from concept development and analysis through production support and fielded products. You’ll use tools such as SolidWorks and ANSYS Workbench to develop and validate robust designs, apply advanced engineering principles to predict product performance and life, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet customer, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.   You’ll be part of an Integrated Project Team (IPT) where your engineering expertise will directly influence product performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving, collaborating with manufacturing and operations, and seeing their designs move from concept to production and into service.   If you’re ready to work on challenging aerospace applications and make a measurable impact through innovative mechanical design, we want you to join us in shaping the future of aerospace.   ` What You Will Do   Design and review mechanical components and assemblies using SolidWorks, balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, safety, and quality requirements.   Perform thermal and structural analyses using ANSYS Workbench to evaluate product performance and support design decisions.   Conduct fatigue and durability assessments, including stress-life and strain-life methodologies, to develop product life predictions.   Develop technical documentation and engineering reports and participate in conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design reviews.   Collaborate within Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to develop cost-effective designs that meet customer expectations, quality standards, and business objectives .   Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to optimize designs for efficient, repeatable, and cost-effective production across multiple manufacturing processes.   Identify , assess, and mitigate design risks, including developing Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) and implementing design improvements.   Provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle, including troubleshooting production and field issues and determining appropriate dispositions for non-conforming hardware.   Develop engineering solutions for Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) activities, including repair concepts and supporting technical documentation.   Partner with manufacturing, operations, quality, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges and improve product performance.   Develop and implement engineering procedures and standard work to improve design consistency, team efficiency, and overall engineering quality.   Qualifications You Must Have    Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience  or   an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience  or  in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience       Qualifications We Prefer   Proficiency with SolidWorks; experience with ANSYS Workbench strongly preferred.   Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and familiarity with GD&T.   Experience applying Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles to mechanical designs.   Knowledge of metallic joining processes, including brazing and welding.   Experience performing stress-life and strain-life fatigue analyses for metallic components.   Familiarity with design optimization methods and tools.   Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel for technical documentation and data analysis.   Strong verbal, written, and technical communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment.   Programming aptitude in Visual Basic and/or Python is a plus.   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       •   And more!        Learn More & Apply Now!       We make modern flights possible for millions of comm