Senior Structural Engineer - Dynamics (Onsite)

RTX; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace Dynamics team in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced engineer to support development, testing, and production of electrical power generation, controls and distribution, and emergency power aircraft systems.

You will perform structural dynamic analyses (modal, rotordynamics) using ANSYS, conduct vibration testing with electro-dynamic shakers, and manage data acquisition and reporting.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 5+ years experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Prior analytical and testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural dynamic analysis including modal analysis.
• Use finite element analysis (ANSYS) and other software.
• Conduct vibration development and qualification testing with electro-dynamic shakers.
• Set up tests, program controllers, run tests, and analyze data.
• Diagnose hardware issues and assess machinery health.
• Test using various transducers and data acquisition equipment.

Skills

Modal analysis

Rotordynamics

Finite element analysis (ANSYS)

Vibration testing

Data acquisition

Test instrumentation

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

ANSYS

Electro-dynamic shakers

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-06-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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.

We are looking for an experienced engineer to join the Dynamics team in Rockford, IL. This position will perform a variety of analytical and experimental activities to support the development, testing, and production of electrical power generation, controls and distribution, and emergency power aircraft systems.

What You Will Do

• Structural dynamic analysis including modal analysis, prediction of vibration response levels and characteristics, rotordynamic analysis, and stress analysis of electronic enclosures / circuit boards / electronic components.
• Methods and tools include finite element analysis (ANSYS), other specialized software, and internally developed routines.
• Vibration development and qualification testing utilizing electro-dynamic shakers.
• Tasks include test set-up, programming of the controllers, conducting the test, data acquisition, data analysis and reporting.
• Diagnostic testing to troubleshoot hardware problems, characterize structural dynamic behavior of equipment, and assess machinery health.
• Tests include using a variety of transducer types, signal conditioning, and data acquisition / analysis equipment.

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
• Prior analytical and testing experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering or similar discipline
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, structural analysis tools, and instrumentation/signal analysis equipment
• Experience running vibration testing on electro-dynamic shakers
• Experience in a test lab
• Analytical or test experience with rotordynamics
• Experience with aerospace industry regulations
• Experience working in a team environment
• Experience working on a variety of tasks simultaneously

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 employerretirement 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 lifeand 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!

May be eligible for relocation

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. Thisincludes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to thedevelopment of our products

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds weform – with our customers and with each other – propel us all higher, again andagain.

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.