Principal Stress Engineer - 1st Shift - Onsite | Advanced Structures

Collins Aerospace; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work environment

Gym on site

Wellness area & sports events

Team building events

Talent development programs

Transportation within plant radius

Eco-friendly parking

Medical and life insurance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Mexicali, Mexico is seeking a Principal Stress Engineer to conduct advanced structural analyses of aerospace components, including stress and fatigue assessments using hand-analysis and FEA tools.

You will lead moderately sized technical projects, review deliverables, mentor junior engineers, and drive improvements in analysis processes while ensuring alignment with program objectives. Fluency in English is required for collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with 8+ years in related field.
• Experience in stress and fatigue analysis of aerospace components.
• Experience using FEA tools (NASTRAN, PATRAN) and classical hand-analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stress and fatigue analyses of aerospace components using hand-analysis and FEA tools.
• Develop and document structural test activities to assess metallic and nonmetallic aerospace products.
• Manage moderately sized technical projects or processes related to structural analysis.
• Review technical deliverables, delegate assignments, and coach lower-level engineers.
• Identify and implement improvements to structural analysis processes, systems, and products.
• Contribute to discipline goals, planning activities, including budgets.
• Provide technical input to processes and standards supporting business strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside the discipline and influence practices.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Stress & fatigue analysis

Classical hand-analysis methods

Project management / technical lead

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in related field

Tools

NASTRAN

PATRAN

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-09

Country:

Mexico

Location:

MX-BCN-MEXICALI-238 ~ Blvd Venustiano Carranza #238 ~ BLDG 238, Desarrollo Industrial Colorado

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

The Principal Stress Engineer conducts advanced structural analysis of aerospace components, including stress and fatigue assessments, using classical hand-analysis methods and finite element analysis (FEA) tools. This role evaluates the structural integrity of metallic and nonmetallic aerospace products, supports structural testing, and provides technical leadership through project management, technical reviews, and guidance to lower-level engineering professionals.

What You Will Do

• Conduct stress and fatigue analyses of aerospace components using classical hand-analysis methods and computer-based structural analysis tools.
• Develop and document structural test activities to assess the integrity of metallic and nonmetallic aerospace products.
• Manage moderately sized technical projects or processes related to structural analysis, ensuring alignment with operational objectives.
• Review technical deliverables, delegate assignments, and coach lower-level engineering professionals.
• Identify and implement improvements to structural analysis processes, systems, and products to enhance performance.
• Contribute to discipline goals and planning activities, including operational plans and budgets.
• Provide technical input to processes and standards that support business strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders within and outside the structural analysis discipline and influence operational practices, policies, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have

• A university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience conducting stress and fatigue structural analyses of aerospace components.
• Experience applying classical hand-analysis methods in aerospace applications.
• Experience using finite element analysis (FEA) tools such as NASTRAN, PATRAN, or similar software applications.
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience developing and documenting structural test activities for metallic and nonmetallic aerospace products.
• Experience managing technical projects or processes and reviewing structural analysis deliverables.
• Experience coaching or providing technical guidance to lower-level engineering professionals.
  
  

What We Offer

• Excelente ambiente de trabajo.
• Gimnasio en las instalaciones.
• Área de bienestar y torneos deportivos.
• Eventos de integración.
• Programas de desarrollo de talento.
• Transporte dentro del radio establecido alrededor de la planta.
• Estacionamiento ecológico.
• Seguro de gastos médicos y seguro de vida.
  
  

Relocation Availability

Por favor tome en cuenta nuestra ubicación:

Blvd. Venustiano Carranza #238, El Robledo, 21397 Mexicali, B.C.

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