Senior Flammability Engineer(Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Flammability Engineer to support the Lavatories Business Unit in flammability substantiation for aircraft interiors. You will review designs, develop substantiation data, and coordinate tests to ensure compliance with 14 CFR 25.853 and OEM requirements, working with FAA representatives and customer engineers.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, documentation, and adherence to regulatory standards, with onsite work expectations and a robust

Qualifications

• University Degree in STEM and a minimum of 5 years of experience OR an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years of experience.
• Knowledge of material property characteristics and flammability.
• Ability to interpret material and fabrication process specifications for non-metallic structures.
• Basic knowledge of composite manufacturing methods and related processes (vacuum forming, injection molding, bonding, trim).

Responsibilities

• Review designs, regulatory and customer requirements, and qualification plans to develop substantiation data.
• Prepare or review flammability test drawings, plans, reports, and qualification documents.
• Coordinate internal and external fire properties testing (Bunsen burner, heat release, smoke density, toxicity).
• Review design changes and prepare documentation for flammability compliance.
• Collaborate across design disciplines during product development.
• Work with customer engineers and FAA representatives to establish acceptable compliance showing.

Skills

Flammability knowledge

Material properties

Interpret specs

Composite basics

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-08-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-WA-EVERETT-11404 ~ 11404 Commando Rd ~ COMMANDO
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 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.
As a Senior Flammability Engineer, you will be responsible for review of engineering designs and development of flammability substantiation data to demonstrate compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. Specifically, this role is to support the Lavatories Business Unit in the qualification, testing, and certification of aircraft lavatories, and to provide technical support for ongoing continued airworthiness.
What You Will Do:

• Contribute to successful project completion by participating in the review of designs, regulatory/customer requirements, and qualification plans while developing substantiation data documentation to support project goals.
• Prepare or review flammability test drawings, test plans, test reports, and qualification documents.
• Support fire properties testing including coordination for internal and external laboratory tests (Bunsen burner, heat release, smoke density and toxicity).
• Review engineering design changes and prepare change-based documentation for flammability compliance.
• Collaborate across all disciplines of the design team during product development.
• Work with customer design engineers, subject matter experts and FAA authorized representatives (ODA/DER) to establish acceptable showing of compliance for flammability.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree and minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of material property characteristics, flammability of materials.
• Ability to interpret material and fabrication process specifications for non-metallic structure.
• Basic knowledge of composite manufacturing methods, vacuum forming, injection molding, composite materials, bonding, trim and finish.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior commercial Aerospace Flammability Engineering experience.
• Direct experience with flammability, heat release, smoke and toxicity requirements and substantiation methods for commercial airplane interiors related to 14 CFR 25.853 and OEM requirements.
• Knowledge of FAA policy related to acceptable methods for compliance for flammability.

What We Offer:
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
• Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building
• 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!

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again and again.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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 on 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 on 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.
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