Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering (Hybrid-Puerto Rico)

RTX

100d

About The Position

Looking for an exciting opportunity to learn more about the Aerospace Industry? Joining us here at Collins Aerospace, where we’re working side-by-side with customers to unleash the exciting possibilities we see before us. With a comprehensive portfolio, extensive capabilities, and broad expertise, we’re crafting intelligent solutions to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market – all representing the best in innovation and technology for the industries we serve across commercial, business, space, and military & defense aviation. Partner with our dedicated people leaders to experience meaningful work aligned with your university curriculum, powerful exposure to leadership at all levels, tailored career growth, and more! At Collins, we’re redefining aerospace and we’re just getting started. Come soar with us. This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. Candidate must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered. This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

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.
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using CAT and CAM tools (NX CAD/CAM or Catia CAD/CAM).
• Experience using FEA tools; ANSYS (APDL or Workbench), Abacus, LSDYNA, ABAQUS, PATRAN / NASTRAN.
• Background in failure modes (Strength, Fatigue, Buckling, etc.).
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5.
• Communication, presentation, teaming, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Tolerance Stack-up calculation, Weight Analysis, etc.
• Displays experience with computer software languages such as C++, Python, MATLAB, VBA.
• Experience in aerospace components (Wheels, Brakes, Landing Gears, etc.).
• Willingness to support tasks as experience allows relative to both design development and analysis (structural, dynamic and thermal).
• Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, preferred.
• Experience in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML).

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of conventional & additively manufactured complex aerospace components including static, dynamic, thermal (steady state & transient), fatigue life, fracture mechanics (residual life) predictions and damage tolerance analyses.
• Provide documentation of analyses results and recommendations in the form of formal reports and presentations for management and customers.
• Assist in creating test plans and support validation and verification testing of components for thermal and dynamic performance and behavior.
• Use this information to calibrate and improve the analytical methods.
• Participate in cross-discipline integrated product team as structures focal to provide design recommendations and solutions to develop products that meet technical, weight and cost targets.
• Continuously pursue ways to develop, improve, and validate analytical methods and processes to improve productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Support Change Requests (CRs) by preparing detailed reports and executing key activities in support to the Design team.
• Support the development and automation of status reports by the implementation of MATLAB, Python and similar.
• Mentor junior engineers along the development cycle of a product.
• Provide guidance to a small group of engineers that provide support to the Landing Gear group in Stress Analysis.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds.
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP).
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees