Principal Engineer, Structural Engineering (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

3 weeks vacation

Generous 401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Foley, Alabama, onsite to perform complex structural analyses of aerospace components and to define repair designs for metallic and composite structures. You will work with MRB, prepare engineering reports for FAA approval, and may lead stress analysis tasks on assigned projects.

The role requires strong background in static and fatigue analysis, experience with MSC Nastran/Patran, and a proven track record in aerospace repairs and producibility

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with a minimum of 8 years' relevant experience or an advanced degree with at least 5 years' experience.
• Structural analysis background including static stress and fatigue analysis.
• Experience with stress analysis of metallic and advanced composite structures, including repairs on bonded metallic and composite structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex structural analyses, including static, fatigue, and fracture analysis of aerospace components.
• Define, assess, and document repair designs for metallic, bonded metallic, and advanced composite structures.
• Coordinate repairs with customers and external staff, including airline and manufacturer partners.
• Lead or contribute as technical lead on projects and provide direction in stress analysis.

Skills

Static stress analysis

Fatigue analysis

Nastran

Patran

Composite stresses

Programming (Python, VBA, C#)

Microsoft Office

Metallic/composite repairs

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Nastran

Patran

Job description

Position: Principal Structural Engineer – RTX/Collins Aerospace
Location: Foley, Alabama
Role Type: Onsite
Security Clearance: None
Required U.S. Person Status: U.S. Person
Salary Range: $107,500 – $204,500

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 the 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.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering quality, productivity, standardization, and cycle time reduction.
• Assist cross‑functional technical teams in identifying opportunities for improved producibility and work with extended engineering teams 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

• Degree in STEM with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Structural analysis background including static stress and fatigue analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with stress analysis of metallic and advanced composite structures, including repairs on bonded metallic and composite structures.
• Experience using MSC Nastran and Patran for FEA.
• Metallic and advanced composite structural analysis capabilities.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to perform detailed analysis by hand calculations and computer methods.
• Proficiency in programming and automation tools such as Python, Excel VBA, VB.NET, C#.NET, Visual Basic, or similar languages.
• Knowledge or practical experience in AI, ML, Generative AI, or AI‑assisted engineering tools.
• Experience working effectively across functional boundaries and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic production support environment.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to address complex issues.
• 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 airworthy condition.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts and second opinion program

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.