Flammability Certification Engineer II (REMOTE)

Collins Aerospace; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Wellness rewards

Parental leave

Teladoc/virtual health

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Flammability Certification Engineer to drive FAA certification for aircraft seats and seating components, within the Main Cabin Flammability Certification team. You will lead research, planning, and execution of certification activities while upholding Collins values of safety and collaboration.

This role is based in Winston-Salem, NC, with potential remote options for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree focused in mechanical, aeronautical, civil, chemical, textile, or other relevant engineering.
• Must be a U.S. Person - access to ITAR or EAR information or hardware is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members and cross functional teams.
• Ability to work proficiently in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Excellence: tackle standard engineering assignments and drive impactful solutions and design decisions.
• Technical Leadership: lead internal technical and design reviews for the Flammability Certification team.
• Regulatory Compliance: compile FAA certification documentation for OEMs and regulatory agencies.
• Innovation and Collaboration: collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office Suite

Regulatory compliance

FAA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aeronautical/civil/chemical/ textile engineering

Tools

Engineering software programs

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-190 ~ 190 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 190

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Join Our Team as a Flammability Certification Engineer!

Are you ready to ignite your engineering career with an exhilarating opportunity? We're seeking a passionate Flammability Certification Engineer to join our dynamic team, where innovation and excellence are the driving forces behind everything we do. At Collins Aerospace, we're pioneers in aviation, dedicated to crafting premium products that soar above the rest. As a Flammability Certification Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our products meet and exceed the highest safety standards, empowering us to continue leading the industry.

In this pivotal position, you'll dive deep into the heart of aviation engineering, spearheading the research, planning, and execution of FAA certification processes for commercial aircraft seats and seating components. As part of our esteemed Main Cabin Flammability Certification team, you'll champion Seating products, shaping the future of luxury air travel.

We are all responsible for living the Collins Aerospace tenets of safety, trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation; our values and key behaviors drive our actions, how we treat each other and how we perform to create a safer, more connected world.

This is role is based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Working remotely may be an option for the right individual.

What you will do:

• Engineering Excellence: Tackle standard engineering assignments with finesse, utilizing your expertise to drive impactful solutions and design decisions.
• Technical Leadership: Lead the charge in internal technical and design reviews, representing our Flammability Certification team with confidence and expertise.
• Regulatory Compliance: Compile meticulous FAA certification documentation, ensuring seamless submission to commercial aircraft OEM's and regulatory agencies.
• Innovation and Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, providing invaluable technical leadership and guidance to ensure project success.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Our agreement with the FAA requires a bachelor’s degree focused in one of the following disciplines: mechanical, aeronautical, civil, chemical, textile, or other relevant engineering.
• Must be a U.S. Person - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and productively with team members and cross functional teams.
• Ability to work proficiently in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Qualifications we prefer:

• Working knowledge of FAA, EASA rules and regulations, policy memos, guidance materials, standards, etc. related to aircraft seat certification with emphasis on aircraft interiors requirements.
• Experience of TC, STC, PMA or TSO certification processes.
• Experience of materials and processes commonly used in aircraft interiors design.
• Prior working experience in the aerospace industry, specifically with aircraft interiors.
• Prior experience reviewing and approving drawings.
• Ability to work proficiently in engineering related software programs.

What We Offer:

• 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 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!

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.

As 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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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. 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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