Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering (Onsite)

RTX•Foley, AL

2d•$86,800 - $165,200•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. Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to provide technical support to the product design, build, and delivery processes for complex, integrated aircraft components of metallic and advanced composite construction. This role will drive meaningful improvements across Engineering Production Support processes by applying a strong understanding of product design, performing detailed structural analyses, and promoting continuous improvement in engineering efficiency, product producibility, quality, and cost reduction. This position offers exposure to multiple aircraft programs and the opportunity to solve challenging technical problems while improving Engineering Production Support processes. The candidate will combine strong structural analysis capabilities with sound engineering judgment, effective communication, and a continuous improvement mindset.

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.
Experience performing static stress and fatigue analysis using classical methods and finite element analysis.
Experience analyzing metallic or advanced composite aerospace structures.
Experience using Nastran, Patran, or comparable finite element analysis tools.
Experience with load paths, free body diagrams, load balance, structural sizing, and common aerospace failure modes.
Experience independently developing analysis approaches and solve technical problems of increasing complexity.
Experience with Microsoft Office computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate technical information effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, leadership, and customer organizations.
Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized technical reports.
Proficiency in programming and automation tools such as Python, Excel VBA, VB.NET, C#.NET, Visual Basic, or similar languages for developing internal engineering tools, automating repetitive tasks, and improving workflow efficiency.
Knowledge or practical experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Generative AI, or AI-assisted engineering tools is an advantage, particularly in applying AI to engineering design, analysis, documentation, or process optimization.
Experience working effectively across functional boundaries and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production support environment.
Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to address issues of complex scope.
Proactive, action-oriented approach to managing tasks and activities.
Airframe/aerospace design and stress experience.
Experience using MSC Nastran and Patran for FEA.
Experience working on aircraft modifications and/or in an MRO environment performing design to return aircraft to an airworthy condition.

Responsibilities

Perform complex structural analyses using hand and computer calculations, including static, fatigue and fracture analysis of aerospace components.
Define, assess, and document repair designs for metallic, bonded metallic, and advanced composite aerospace structures.
Work with Materials Review Board (MRB) to develop standard repair instructions.
Analyze repair proposals and prepare formal engineering reports supporting minor and major repairs for customers and FAA approval, which may include obtaining authorized engineering signatures.
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities across product lines and processes.
Support corrective action and defect reduction initiatives by identifying recurring technical issues and contributing to sustainable solutions.
Develop and implement processes, methods, and tools that improve efficiency throughout Engineering Production Support workflows activities.
Review technical documentation and analyses prepared by other engineers and provide constructive technical feedback.
Develop or improve engineering methods, tools, databases, and automated workflows that increase efficiency.
Apply CORE tools and continuous improvement principles to reduce process turnbacks, improve engineering performance, and support the objectives of the organization.
Communicate technical findings, recommendations, risks, and decisions clearly to engineering leadership, customers, and cross functional stakeholders.
Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

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
Relocation assistance