Senior Stress Engineer (Onsite)

globalhr; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Vacation days

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pet insurance

Home & auto insurance

Parental leave

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Stress Engineer to perform repair stress analysis on nacelle hardware and ensure FAA/EASA compliance, onsite in Chula Vista, CA.

You will mentor junior engineers, develop analytical methods, and coordinate with airlines and maintenance teams to drive timely, high-quality repair solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years experience.
• Experience in aerospace.
• Experience with repair analysis of aircraft metallic and/or composite structures.
• Knowledge of maintenance, repair, overhaul, and regulatory requirements in the commercial aircraft industry.
• Experience of load path, load balance, free body diagram and experience in classical hand analysis methods used in Aerospace structural analysis.
• Experience in finite element analysis of aircraft structure using Patran/Nastran.
• Experience with technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform repair stress analysis and develop analytical methods for complex technical issues.
• Make quick engineering judgments and perform margin explorations for repair solutions.
• Apply advanced structural analysis principles to support repair design development on metallic and composite structures.
• Prepare RAS/8110-3 documents including substantiating analysis and obtain/coordinate sign-off with Airworthiness organization.
• Prepare analysis package to support SRM/CMM repair development for submission to the Type Certificate holder.
• Direct communication with Airline customers for rapidly development and approval of technical solutions.
• Mentor other engineers and lead teams in the generation of standard work for repair development.
• Work with all levels of maintenance, engineering, and management personnel.
• Serve as the key point of contact for internal and external customers on complex technical issues.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership / mentoring

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (related field)

Tools

Patran/Nastran

NASGRO

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Senior Stress Engineer (Onsite)

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 the Senior Stress Engineer, General Engineering, in our Aftermarket Technical Services Team you will need a deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise. You will perform stress analysis and approve repairs to minimize aircraft downtime on all Collins Aerostructures commercial nacelle hardware that are compliant with certified type design and airworthiness (FAA/EASA) requirements. You will work independently, providing technical guidance to junior engineers, making recommendations to management and working in standardization to improve turnaround times.

This position will be onsite in Chula Vista, CA.

What You Will Do

• Perform repair stress analysis and develop analytical methods for complex technical issues requiring creativity and ingenuity in supporting airline operational requirements, formal certification reports, and design changes

• Should be able to make quick engineering judgments and perform margin explorations for repair solutions based on certification analysis, on various nacelle

• components for different programs

• Apply advanced structural analysis principles to support repair design development on metallic and composite structures

• Prepare RAS/8110-3 documents including substantiating analysis and obtain/coordinate sign-off with Airworthiness organization

• Prepare analysis package to support SRM/CMM repair development for submission to the Type Certificate holder

• Direct communication with Airline customers for rapidly development and approval of technical solutions

• Positively interacting in a team environment and have good listening and verbal communication skills

• Represent company in technical review meetings and have excellent customer relations and negotiating skills

• Will communicate and make presentations to internal and external customers and be driven to achieve customer satisfaction

• Mentor other engineers and lead teams in the generation of standard work for repair development

• Work with all levels of maintenance, engineering, and management personnel

• Serve as the key point of contact for internal and external customers on complex technical issues

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

• Experience in aerospace

• Experience with repair analysis of aircraft metallic and/or composite structures

• Knowledge of technical understanding of maintenance, repair, overhaul, and regulatory requirements in the commercial aircraft industry

• Experience of load path, load balance, free body diagram and experience in classical hand analysis methods used in Aerospace structural analysis

• Experience in finite element analysis of aircraft structure using Patran/Nastran (soln's 101, 106, 111)

• Experience with technical writing

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in industry-standard structural analysis tools, including PATRAN/NASTRAN and NASGRO

• Experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance substantiation of Metallic structures

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

• 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!

Maybe eligible for relocation

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

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.

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 attendselect 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 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.

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