Senior Structural Engineer - Dynamics (Onsite)

RTXRockford, IL
$86,800 - $165,200Onsite

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. We are looking for an experienced engineer to join the Dynamics team in Rockford, IL. This position will perform a variety of analytical and experimental activities to support the development, testing, and production of electrical power generation, controls and distribution, and emergency power aircraft systems.

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
  • Prior analytical and testing experience

Nice To Haves

  • Degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering or similar discipline
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems, structural analysis tools, and instrumentation/signal analysis equipment
  • Experience running vibration testing on electro-dynamic shakers
  • Experience in a test lab
  • Analytical or test experience with rotordynamics
  • Experience with aerospace industry regulations
  • Experience working in a team environment
  • Experience working on a variety of tasks simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Structural dynamic analysis including modal analysis, prediction of vibration response levels and characteristics, rotordynamic analysis, and stress analysis of electronic enclosures / circuit boards / electronic components.
  • Vibration development and qualification testing utilizing electro-dynamic shakers.
  • Diagnostic testing to troubleshoot hardware problems, characterize structural dynamic behavior of equipment, and assess machinery health.

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 Program, 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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