Mechanical Systems/Performance Engineer

RTX•Haltom City, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. As a Performance Engineer at Collins Aerospace Landing Gear, you will help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of advanced landing gear systems supporting commercial and military aerospace missions. Your work in Loads and Dynamics will be critical to meeting industry and customer standards and advancing aerospace innovation. This role sits at the intersection of mechanical and systems engineering, focusing on dynamic simulation, loads analysis, and model validation. You will predict system behavior under complex loading conditions, generate key inputs for structural design, and correlate analytical models with test data throughout development and in-service support. This position offers a strong blend of systems-level thinking and detailed mechanical analysis and is ideal for engineers who thrive on solving complex problems in high-consequence aerospace environments. This position will be onsite in Haltom City, TX. Relocation assistance available

Requirements

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.
MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent
Understanding of kinematics, dynamics of machinery, fluid dynamics, and/or control theory.
Familiarity with coding and simulation environments.
Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Nice To Haves

Experience in landing gear development, aerospace systems, or dynamic loads environments.
Multi-body dynamics (MBD) analysis tools, such as Adams
CATIA V5 or other CAD/CAM software
Experience in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) (highly preferred).
Experience with analysis tools such as Mathcad, Nastran, or Abaqus.
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) software and version control systems such as Git
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, such as TeamCenter (basic knowledge)
Experience with building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
Experience managing competing priorities and maintaining schedules in a decentralized work environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain dynamics system models and simulation software to support landing gear systems.
Perform static and dynamic loads analyses, including landing impact simulations, retraction/extension modeling, and evaluation of dynamic design criteria to ensure compliance with industry and customer standards.
Establish, document, and validate test criteria for landing gear development, including analyzing test data and correlating with analytical models.
Support quality investigations, in-service performance assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (stress, design, quality, test), external customers, and suppliers to ensure technical alignment and program success.
Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 10%).

Benefits

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!