Senior Principal Engineer, Structural Engineering

Prattwhitney; Winston-Salem (NC); Sur place; USD 114 000 - 252 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering in Winston-Salem, NC. You will analyze structural data, develop FEA models, and create substantiation reports to support certification efforts for seating components.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical/ aerospace engineering and at least 7–10 years in structural analysis, with expertise in Hypermesh, LS-DYNA, and related CAE tools. Onsite in Winston-Salem, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil or related field with 10+ years in structural engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years with FEA modeling, interpreting results, and selecting best solutions.
• Experience reducing testing and cert costs via analysis.

Responsabilités

• Analyze structural data to ensure FAA/aircraft acceptance.
• Develop and validate finite element models for design and certification data.
• Create substantiation reports for changes and provide feedback to design engineers.
• Develop, implement test procedures to obtain certifiable data.
• Support production during manufacturing and installation phases.

Connaissances

FEA analysis

Finite element modeling

Stress analysis

Dynamic simulation

CAe software

Hypermesh

LS-DYNA

Hyperview/LS-PREPOST

Structural substantiation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Outils

Hypermesh

LS-DYNA

Hyperview/LS-PREPOST

Description du poste

B/E Aerospace, Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering in Winston-Salem, NC. Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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.
• Serve as the primary focal point for Collins design engineers to provide them with feedback regarding structural substantiation issues.
• 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

• Must possess at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field and at least 10 years of progressive experience as a Structural Engineer, Stress Engineer, FEA Analyst, Crash Safety Engineer, CAE Engineer or related role.
• In the alternative, must possess at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field and at least 7 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 7 years of experience with translating the actual problem to the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model, interpreting analysis results and selecting the best solution.
• Must possess at least 7 years of experience with investigating opportunities to limit required testing and reduce certification costs with FEA analysis.
• Must possess at least 7 years of experience with performing dynamic simulation with VATD Humanetics models.
• Must possess at least 7 years of experience with CAE software including Hypermesh, LS-DYNA, Hyperview/LS-PREPOST.
• 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.

Interiors: At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. 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. Are you ready to join our team?

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range is $113,506.00 to $251,600.00 USD per year. 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.

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.

• 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

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.