Senior Structural Engineer - Aircraft Interiors (ONSITE)

globalhr; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation for newly hired

Generous 401(k) plan with employer-mim

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in Winston-Salem, NC, onsite. The role focuses on showing compliance of interior components to federal and industry standards and supports modifications to aircraft.

The position requires experience with regulatory bodies, static and dynamic analyses, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive cost-efficient engineering solutions. Onsite role with travel up to 10% will apply.

Qualifications

• Requires STEM degree and 3–5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years experience.
• Experience with FAA/DOA/EASA/part 21/25 certs is desirable.
• Proficient in static stress analysis and/or FEA methods.

Responsibilities

• Perform static and dynamic analyses of aerospace components.
• Define repair designs for metallic, bonded metallic, and composite structures.
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities to develop repair instructions.
• Prepare engineering reports for repairs and FAA approval.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Repair design

Regulatory liaison

Python / automation

Engineering communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Python

C#.NET / Visual Basic

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-1455 ~ 1455 Fairchild Rd ~ ADMIN BLDG

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

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 Structural 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:

• Perform complex structural analyses using hand and computer calculations, including static and dynamic analysis of aerospace components and products.
• Define, assess, and document repair designs for metallic, bonded metallic, and advanced composite aerospace structures.
• Work with regulatory authorities to develop 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Experience working with regulatory bodies (FAA, FAA ODA, EASA, DOA, etc.) on aircraft level 14 CFR part 21 and part 25 certification projects (PMA, STC).
• Experience performing static stress analysis using classical methods and finite element analysis.
• Experience analyzing metallic or advanced composite aerospace structures.
• 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 We 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.

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 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!

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?

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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 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 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.

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