Senior Structural Engineer - Dynamics (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Generous vacation policy

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, located in Rockford, IL, is seeking an experienced engineer to join its Dynamics team. The successful candidate will engage in structural dynamic analysis, vibration testing, and hardware troubleshooting to support electrical power systems for aircraft.

The ideal candidate will possess a STEM degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, vacation, 401(k) plan, and more.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience.
• Prior analytical and testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural dynamic analysis including modal analysis and stress analysis.
• Conduct vibration development and qualification testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware problems and characterize structural dynamic behavior.

Skills

Analytical and testing experience

Mechanical systems knowledge

Vibration testing experience

Teamwork

Structural analysis tools

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS)

Electro-dynamic shakers

Data acquisition equipment

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-06-25

Country: United States of America

Location: US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 4747 Harrison Ave

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

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 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 illness insurance, 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.

Salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

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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