Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering

Collins Aerospace; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 140,296 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Winston-Salem is seeking a Senior Engineer in Structural Engineering responsible for analyzing and ensuring structural integrity in compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have at least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field along with 5 years of experience in structural or stress engineering.

The role includes developing finite element models, providing technical support during manufacturing, and contributing to design certification. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 5 years’ experience in relevant role.
• 3 years of experience with FEA models and investigations.
• Demonstrated experience with CAE software and injury simulation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze structural engineering data for compliance with standards.
• Develop finite element models for design and certification.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing and installation.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Structural Engineering

CAE software proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

Hypermesh

LS-DYNA

Job description

Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering – Winston‑Salem, NC.

What you will do

• Analyze and check structural engineering data produced by other engineering groups to evaluate structural integrity and ensure it meets the structural requirements for FAA and aircraft manufacturer acceptance as approved data.
• Develop finite element models to aid in the development of design and certification data.
• Generate stress analysis notes in a usable, traceable file that serves as a historical substantiation record to the seating component modifications.
• Create and develop structural substantiation reports that are used to substantiate changes.
• Create, develop, and implement test procedures as required to obtain certifiable allowable data for use by the company.
• Provide input and suggestions for continuous improvement of various department procedures, control flows and systems.
• Provide technical support to Collins production during the manufacturing and installation phases of Collins developed designs.
• Develop expertise on aircraft seats design concepts, industry design standards, FAR’S and drafting techniques.

Qualifications you must have

• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field and 5 years of progressive experience as a Structural Engineer, Stress Engineer, FEA Analyst, Crash Safety Engineer, CAE Engineer or related role. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience as a Structural Engineer, Stress Engineer, FEA Analyst, Crash Safety Engineer, CAE Engineer or related role would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience translating actual problems to the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model, interpreting analysis results and selecting the best solution.
• At least 3 years of experience with investigating opportunities to limit required testing and reduce certification costs with FEA analysis.
• Demonstrable experience with CAE software including Hypermesh/ LSDYNA, Hyperview/LS-PREPOST.
• Demonstrable experience working with virtual anthropomorphic dummy (vATD) injury simulation and Impact related analysis using LS-DYNA.
• Non-US Person – Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Salary

The salary range is $140,296.00 to $164,000.00 USD per year. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Benefits

• 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
• Holidays

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 on the specific business unit and whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

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.