Senior Flammability Engineer - Aircraft Interiors (ONSITE)

Prattwhitney; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX, a leader in aerospace, is seeking a Senior Flammability Engineer for Collins Interiors to ensure compliance of commercial aircraft interior components with federal and industry standards and support interior modifications on aircraft. This is an onsite role in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You will lead testing, analyses, and reviews, generate compliance plans for TSO/PMAs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and guide certification activities while contributing to training and

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
• Knowledge of TSO/PMA/STC qualification and certification is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in aircraft certification/testing and/or aircraft cabin interiors.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and coordinate with a cross function team of engineering, certification, program management in a fast-pace, customer focused environment.
• Conduct testing, analysis, and design reviews to show compliance with applicable structural and occupant injury requirements (14 CFR 25.853, 14 CFR 25.869, 14 CFR 25.1713, Heat Release SCs, Etc.).
• Generate and check compliance plans and documents to support TSO, PMA, and STC Approvals.
• Participate in training to grow talent and process development.
• Review proposed projects for feasibility, cost, and lead-time.
• Participate as a team player across the organization and further the values and vision of the organization.

Skills

STEM degree or equivalent

TSO/PMA/STC knowledge

Aircraft certification/testing

Aircraft cabin interiors

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

STEM degree (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math)

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

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.

Our award winning Interiors team is looking for a Senior Flammability Engineer to be responsible for showing compliance of commercial aircraft interior components to federal and industry standards to support implementation of interior modifications onto aircraft. This is an onsite position in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical leadership and coordinate with a cross function team of engineering, certification, program management in a fast-pace, customer focused environment.
• Conduct testing, analysis, and design reviews to show compliance with applicable structural and occupant injury requirements (14 CFR 25.853, 14 CFR 25.869, 14 CFR 25.1713, Heat Release SCs, Etc.).
• Generate and check compliance plans and documents to support TSO, PMA, and STC Approvals.
• Participate in training to grow talent and process development.
• Review proposed projects for feasibility, cost, and lead-time.
• Participate as a team player across the organization and further the values and vision of the organization.

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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of TSO/PMA/STC qualification and certification is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in aircraft certification/testing and/or aircraft cabin interiors.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with testing and substantiation for Bunsen burner tests, oil burner tests, and OSU heat release / smoke density per 14 CFR 25 Appendix F.
• Working knowledge of certification under 14 CFR Part 21 and Part 25.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Clear communication and technical leadership skills.

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 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, 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!

We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors.

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. 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.

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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.