Stress Engineer II: Structural Analysis & Repair Design

Collins Aerospace; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace seeks an Engineering role focused on structural analyses and repair design for aerospace structures. You will perform static and fatigue analyses, develop repair instructions, and collaborate across MRB, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering to enable efficient, reliable repairs.

The position emphasizes using FEA tools like Patran, proving reports for internal/external customers, and applying continuous improvement to reduce turnbacks and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Experience performing static stress and fatigue analysis using classical methods and finite element analysis.
• Experience with load paths, free body diagrams, load balance, and common failure modes.
• Experience using Patran, or comparable finite element analysis tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analyses using hand and computer calculations, including static and fatigue analysis of aerospace components.
• Define, assess, and document repair designs for metallic, bonded metallic, and advanced composite aerospace structures.
• Work with MRB to develop standard repair instructions.
• Analyze repair proposals and prepare formal engineering reports supporting repairs for internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
• Support corrective action and defect reduction initiatives by identifying recurring technical issues.
• Develop and implement processes, methods, and tools that improve efficiency throughout Engineering Production Support workflows.
• Develop or improve engineering methods, tools, databases, and automated workflows that increase efficiency.
• Apply CORE tools and continuous improvement principles to reduce process turnbacks and improve engineering performance.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, risks, and decisions clearly to engineering leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Static fatigue analysis

Programming automation

Technical reporting

AI / ML awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Advanced degree in STEM

Tools

Patran

Excel

VB.NET

C#.NET

Python

Job description

Collins Aerospace seeks an Engineering role focused on structural analyses and repair design for aerospace structures. You will perform static and fatigue analyses, develop repair instructions, and collaborate across MRB, Operations, Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering to enable efficient, reliable repairs.

The position emphasizes using FEA tools like Patran, proving reports for internal/external customers, and applying continuous improvement to reduce turnbacks and improve performance.