Principal Engineer, Structural Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-FOLEY-W Fern Ave OEM BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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.

Collins 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

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Collins Aerospace is looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to fill a high business impact role by representing the Engineering organization through tactical and strategic oversight.

This experienced Engineer will provide technical expertise throughout the product design build and delivery processes for complex integrated aircraft components of metallic and advanced composite construction.

This role will drive meaningful improvements across Engineering Production Support processes by applying a strong understanding of product design performing detailed structural analyses and promoting continuous improvement in engineering efficiency product producibility quality and cost reduction.

What You Will Do:

• Perform complex structural analyses using hand and computer calculations including static fatigue and fracture analysis of aerospace components.
• Define assess and document repair designs for metallic bonded metallic and advanced composite aerospace structures.
• Work with Materials Review Board (MRB) to develop standard repair instructions.
• Analyze repair proposals and prepare formal engineering reports supporting minor and major repairs for customers and FAA approval which may include obtaining authorized engineering signatures.
• Provide limited direction to others in stress analysis and may act as technical lead on assigned projects.
• Coordinate repairs with internal and external customers as well as external staff of major airlines and aircraft manufacturers.
• Develop and implement processes methods and tools that improve efficiency throughout Engineering Production Support workflows activities.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering quality productivity standardization and cycle time reduction.
• Assist cross functional technical team in identifying opportunities for improved producibility and working with extended engineering team to implement meaningful changes.
• Collaborate with Operations Quality Manufacturing and Engineering teams to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities across product lines and processes.
• Provide technical expertise to Engineering Build Assessment and design study activities to drive regular improvements in defect eradication.
• Review quantify and drive support of defect corrective action plans across the product lines.
• Support product development teams by providing defect eradication producibility and lessons learned early in the product lifecycle.
• Communicate technical findings recommendations risks and decisions clearly to engineering leadership customers and cross functional stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

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.
• Structural analysis background including static stress analysis and fatigue analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft Office computer skills including Word Excel PowerPoint & Outlook.
• Experience with stress analysis of metallic and advanced composite structure including repairs on bonded metallic and composite structure.
• Experience using MSC Nastran and Patran for FEA.
• Metallic and advanced composite structural analysis capabilities experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to perform detail analysis by hand calculations and computer methods.
• Proficiency in programming and automation tools such as Python Excel VBA C#.NET Visual Basic or similar languages for developing internal engineering tools automating repetitive tasks and improving workflow efficiency.
• Knowledge or practical experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning Generative AI or AI-assisted engineering tools is an advantage particularly in applying AI to engineering design analysis documentation or process optimization.
• Experience working effectively across functional boundaries and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production support environment.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions to address issues of complex scope.
• Proactive action-oriented approach to managing tasks and activities.
• Airframe/aerospace design and stress experience.
• Experience working on aircraft modifications and/or in an MRO environment performing design to return aircraft to an airworthy condition.

What We Offer:

Benefits:

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 insurancecritical illnessinsurance 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!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course that wouldnt be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization as well as our engineers a highly skilled accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves we need fresh creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesnt shy away from big opportunities If so we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves our teams and the status quo and where we will work to find a way the right way to achieve what others can only dream of.

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 thats redefining aerospace every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

The salary range for this role is 107500 USD - 204500 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 candidates 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 companys 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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