Lead FEA Engineer for Crash Analysis & Validation

RTX; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance and disability coverage

Flexible benefits options

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX’s Collins Aerospace business is seeking a senior FE analyst to own the crash analysis program, coordinating with engineers and leading modeling efforts. The role emphasizes LS-Dyna, Hyperworks, and LS-PrePost expertise to advance design iterations and risk mitigation.

You will present findings, improve modeling techniques, and contribute to cross-functional process improvements. A STEM degree and 8+ years of related experience are preferred for this onsite US role.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree or advanced degree with related experience.
• Experience in crash analysis and virtual ATD (vATD) usage for FE simulations.
• Proficiency with LS-Dyna, Hyperworks, and LS-PrePost for detailed analysis.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of FE analysis program deliverables and coordinate with engineers.
• Prepare and present FEA reports with design update recommendations.
• Manage multiple projects and drive design iterations and improvements.
• Develop program-specific strategies and risk-mitigation plans.
• Correlate test failures to refine modeling methods and support program updates.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional process improvements across departments.

Skills

Crash analysis

vATD experience

LS-Dyna

Hyperworks

LS-PrePost

FEA document checking

Scripting (Python/MATLAB/VBA)

Siemens NX

Primer

TeamCenter

Nonlinear analysis

Fatigue analysis

Education

Degree in STEM field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

VBA

TeamCenter

Siemens NX

Primer

Job description

RTX’s Collins Aerospace business is seeking a senior FE analyst to own the crash analysis program, coordinating with engineers and leading modeling efforts. The role emphasizes LS-Dyna, Hyperworks, and LS-PrePost expertise to advance design iterations and risk mitigation.

You will present findings, improve modeling techniques, and contribute to cross-functional process improvements. A STEM degree and 8+ years of related experience are preferred for this onsite US role.