Senior Engineer, Aero Thermal Fluid

We are searching for a Senior Engineer to be part of our System Analysis team in Windsor Locks, CT.  In this role, you will focus on systems engineering analysis including architecting, sizing, developing advanced models, analyzing performance of 0d/1d thermal fluid systems, and defining system test plans.

The Senior Engineer role can lead to vast opportunities as you would work with multiple cross functional team members, as well as suppliers, management, and customers.    

We value diverse skills and experience, so don’t hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities:

Analyze test results for consistency with performance predictions and compliance to system requirements.

Collaborate with customers to establish specifications, performs analysis, and plan performance testing.

Develops advanced mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify design, according to customer engineering requirements.

Formulates conceptual design of thermal fluid products or systems developing lower-level requirements to meet customer requirements and business objectives, with emphasis on reliability.

Performs system level analyses of thermal fluid systems and prepare technical reports of findings and recommendations.

Under limited oversight, architect, size, and design thermal fluid systems and the associated controls for heating, cooling, and ventilation of aircrafts.

Use of Model-Based System Engineering methodology and tools.

With some direction, creates and implements common procedures and standard work across the organization.

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

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.

U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee) or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, or Mechanical preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in Aerospace, Automotive, or Oil/Gas industry preferred.
• Experience with pneumatic and motor driven turbo machinery design, vapor cycle design, or heat exchanger design.
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering Tools & Practices.
• Experience with reduced order modeling.
• Experience working with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, Modelica or SysML.
• Experience presenting to management and customers.
• Experience with task detail planning and project execution.

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.

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation, inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

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.