{"id":1147478,"url":"https://alion.io/job/global-hr-principal-equipment-engineer-structural-processing-onsite","title":"Principal Equipment Engineer, Structural Processing (Onsite)","company":{"id":5891,"name":"Global HR","domain":"globalhr.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/globalhr","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":true,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":100,"open_postings":20,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":7,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Burnsville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":107500,"max":204500,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":204500},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T15:53:21Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T15:53:21Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Date Posted:\n2026-09-23\n\nCountry:\nUnited States of America\n\nLocation:\nUS-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG\n\nPosition Role Type:\nOnsite\n\nU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:\nU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nNone/Not Required\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nNot RequiredAt RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.\nCollins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.\nThe Equipment Engineering organization is seeking a highly skilled Principal Equipment Engineer to support the Structural Processing engineering team. This role focuses on hands-on development, integration, and validation of advanced manufacturing equipment and automation solutions used in process-intensive manufacturing applications.\nThe ideal candidate is an experienced technical contributor with strong expertise in industrial automation, robotics, controls, and structural processing equipment. This engineer will execute equipment development workstreams, collaborate with vendors and integrators, and deliver robust, scalable solutions for multiple manufacturing sites.\nThis position is execution-focused and centered on technical solution development, detailed design evaluation, and equipment integration support. Project management activities (schedule, budget, governance) are managed by the Program Management Office, enabling this role to focus on engineering excellence and hands-on technical problem solving.\nWhat You Will Do:\nDevelop, integrate, and validate advanced manufacturing equipment for structural processing applications, including cold spray deposition, robotic welding, brazing systems, press systems, and forming equipment.\nOwn execution of assigned equipment development workstreams, including design collaboration, controls integration, commissioning, debug, and acceptance testing.\nWork closely with equipment OEMs, integrators, and automation suppliers; lead day-to-day technical interaction and challenge design assumptions to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and scalability.\nSupport equipment architecture, controls strategy, robotics integration, functional safety implementation, and process monitoring.\nTranslate complex manufacturing process requirements into practical, scalable equipment designs.\nConduct technical evaluations, design reviews, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis across automation, controls, cold spray, welding, and brazing technologies.\nSupport development of standardized equipment platforms, tooling concepts, and integration practices deployable across multiple sites.\nPartner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS, and site teams to define technical requirements and ensure equipment readiness.\nParticipate in equipment commissioning, startup, debug, and operational handoff at manufacturing sites.\nGenerate engineering documentation, specifications, validation plans, and technical reports.\nProvide subject matter expertise in cold spray, automated welding, brazing, industrial robotics, structural processing, automation, and controls.\nMay mentor junior engineers and support capability-building within the Structural Processing team.\n Technical Scope:\nExperience with one or more of the following:\nCold spray deposition systems\nRobotic welding systems (MIG, TIG, specialty processes)\nAutomated or semi-automated brazing systems\nIndustrial robotics and integrated automation cells\nPress and forming systems\nAutomated process equipment\nMaterial handling, fixtures, and integrated manufacturing equipment\nMachine controls, PLC-based systems, HMI development, and functional safety\nProcess monitoring, supervision, and multi-technology equipment integration\nQualifications You Must Have:\nTypically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience\nExperience developing, integrating, or deploying automated industrial or manufacturing equipment\nDirect experience working with equipment OEMs, integrators, or automation suppliers\nAbility to travel up to 25% to manufacturing sites and vendor facilities as required\nU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.\nQualifications We Prefer:\nStrong experience with industrial automation and robotics\nAbility to evaluate and troubleshoot complex engineering and controls issuesWorking knowledge of PLC-based controls, robotics integration, sensors, and equipment interfaces\nUnderstanding of machine safety and functional safety principles\nExperience with cold spray deposition, including equipment development or process integration\nExperience with automated brazing or converting manual brazing processes into automation-ready equipment solutionsExperience with robotic welding, forming systems, press equipment, or other structural processing technologies\nExperience with equipment commissioning, debug, acceptance testing, and production rampExperience supporting multi-site equipment deployment\nDemonstrated ability to challenge vendor designs and drive technical improvementsStrong hands-on problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills\nWhat We Offer:\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance \nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees \nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option \nTuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program \nLife insurance and disability coverage \nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection \nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits \nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning \nAdoption Assistance \n Autism Benefit \nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions \nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program \nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits \nBright Horizons, child and elder care services \nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program \nAnd more! \nLearn More & Apply Now!\nOperations, Supply Chain and EH&S:\nThe next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.\nCollins Aerospace, a 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.\nWE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.\nPlease ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:\nOnsite: 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.\nCandidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.\nAs 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.\nThe 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.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. 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