Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks a Senior Structural Engineer in Foley, AL to provide technical support across design, build and delivery of complex metallic and composite aircraft components. You will apply static, fatigue and fracture analyses while promoting cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

The role offers exposure to multiple aircraft programs, requires travel up to 10%, and requires a strong background in structural analysis and AI-assisted engineering tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience performing static stress and fatigue analysis using classical methods and FEA.
• Experience with metallic or advanced composite aerospace structures.
• Experience using Nastran, Patran, or comparable FEA tools.
• Experience with load paths, free body diagrams, load balance, structural sizing, and aerospace failure modes.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform complex structural analyses using hand and computer methods (static, fatigue, fracture).
• Define and document repair designs for metallic, bonded metallic, and composite structures.
• Collaborate with MRB to develop standard repair instructions.
• Prepare engineering reports for repairs and FAA approval as needed.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities across product lines and processes.
• Support corrective actions and defect reduction initiatives.
• Develop tools and workflows to improve engineering efficiency.
• Communicate findings and risks clearly to leadership and stakeholders.

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Nastran

Patran

MSC Nastran

Job description

Date Posted:2026-07-20

Country:United States of America

Location:US-AL-FOLEY-1300 ~ 1300 W Fern Ave ~ OEM BLDG

Position Role Type:Onsite

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

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to provide technical support to the product design, build, and delivery processes for complex, integrated aircraft components of metallic and advanced composite construction. This role will drive meaningful improvements across Engineering Production Support processes by applying a strong understanding of product design, performing detailed structural analyses, and promoting continuous improvement in engineering efficiency, product producibility, quality, and cost reduction.

This position offers exposure to multiple aircraft programs and the opportunity to solve challenging technical problems while improving Engineering Production Support processes. The candidate will combine strong structural analysis capabilities with sound engineering judgment, effective communication, and a continuous improvement mindset.

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 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.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities across product lines and processes.
• Support corrective action and defect reduction initiatives by identifying recurring technical issues and contributing to sustainable solutions.
• Develop and implement processes, methods, and tools that improve efficiency throughout Engineering Production Support workflows activities.
• Review technical documentation and analyses prepared by other engineers and provide constructive technical feedback.
• Develop or improve engineering methods, tools, databases, and automated workflows that increase efficiency.
• Apply CORE tools and continuous improvement principles to reduce process turnbacks, improve engineering performance, and support the objectives of the organization.
• 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

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience performing static stress and fatigue analysis using classical methods and finite element analysis.
• Experience analyzing metallic or advanced composite aerospace structures.
• Experience using Nastran, Patran, or comparable finite element analysis tools.
• Experience with load paths, free body diagrams, load balance, structural sizing, and common aerospace failure modes.
• Experience independently developing analysis approaches and solve technical problems of increasing complexity.
• Experience with Microsoft Office computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook.

Qualifications You Prefer

• Ability to communicate technical information effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, leadership, and customer organizations.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized technical reports.
• Proficiency in programming and automation tools such as Python, Excel VBA, VB.NET, C#.NET, Visual Basic, or similar languages for developing internal engineering tools, automating repetitive tasks, and improving workflow efficiency.
• Knowledge or practical experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Generative AI, or AI-assisted engineering tools is an advantage, particularly in applying AI to engineering design, analysis, documentation, or process optimization.
• Experience working effectively across functional boundaries and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production support environment.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to address issues of complex scope.
• Proactive, action-oriented approach to managing tasks and activities.
• Airframe/aerospace design and stress experience.
• Experience using MSC Nastran and Patran for FEA.
• Experience working on aircraft modifications and/or in an MRO environment performing design to return aircraft to an airworthy condition.

What We Offer

Benefits:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

This role may be eligible for relocation.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.