Principal Engineer - Structural Engineering (Onsite)
About The Position
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. The interiors team is looking for an experienced aircraft structural engineer to join the team in Winston Salem. The ideal candidate will have aircraft seating engineering experience. This is an onsite position based in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
- U.S. Person required - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly) and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
- Experience working in an aircraft-level (Part 25) certification role.
- Experience leading a team of engineers is required.
- Must have knowledge of traditional project management practices as well as agile methodologies.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Software, or Systems Engineering.
- Advanced Degree in Engineering.
- Familiarity with showing compliance to 14 CFR Part 25 regulations.
- Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Experience leading cross-functional global teams to execute on established project plans.
- Knowledge of composite material design, manufacturing, and qualification.
- The ability to effectively communicate risks, challenges, and cost impacts to executive leadership.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with external contractors, suppliers, and customers.
- Participate in multiple PMT coordination and collaboration meetings to drive execution of customer-funded and sustaining projects.
- Assist with program planning and communication.
- Leverage skills and experience to connect members of multifunctional teams and drive effective communication around projects.
- Interface directly with regulators to support programs.
- Assist with process development and documentation.
- Mentor and coach developing engineers.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
