Principal Structures Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Troy, OH

6d•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. Collins Aerospace is looking for an experienced, highly motivated Principal Structures Engineer to join our Landing Systems Wheel and Brake Structures Team. You will be instrumental in designing, analyzing, and testing aircraft wheels and brakes for some of the most advanced aircraft in the world. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of engineers in design, project, sustaining, customer support, and manufacturing. You will also interact with customers assisting in technical decisions for the products you are working on. The position is working onsite at our Troy, OH facility. Relocation assistance is available.

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
Experience with prior strain gage testing and Lifting analysis
Experience with an FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software
Experience with 2D and/or 3D modeling software
Experience writing technical reports

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Leading structural engineering projects for supporting NPI in aerospace or similar industry
Ability to work simultaneously on multiple assignments with varying degrees of complexity
Superior project management skills
Experience with Aerospace structures and/or components
Experience with ANSYS or equivalent software
Working Knowledge of NX or equivalent modeling software
Experience with structural testing using strain gauges
Good understanding of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes
Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

Responsibilities

Lead Structural Engineering Projects: Lead projects for aircraft wheel and brake development and repairs, including design trade studies, FEA analyses, testing, validation, and resolving operational issues
Structural Analysis: Perform strength, fatigue, and fracture analyses using classical methods and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS/LS Dyna), including defining FEA model requirements, conducting analyses, and preparing detailed reports.
Testing & Validation: Develop instrumentation and test plans for strain gage or related testing, analyze test data, and support product validation and qualification efforts.
Reporting & Communication: Create detailed engineering reports, share findings with internal stakeholders, and present design reviews to external customers as required.
Methods Development: Lead projects focused on developing methods and technologies to enhance engineering processes and reduce new product introduction (NPI) cycle time
Collaboration and Project Management: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during product development, validation, and qualification processes while effectively prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and ensuring clear communication in a fast-paced environment.
Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor junior and new engineers in learning and developing structural engineering skills
Travel: Willingness to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally.

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!