Stress Engineer, Eng II (Onsite)
About The Position
The Stress Engineer performs structural analyses of aerospace components, including static and fatigue analysis using hand calculations and computer-based methods. The role defines, assesses, and documents repair designs for metallic, bonded metallic, and advanced composite structures, and works with the Materials Review Board (MRB) to develop standard repair instructions. The engineer analyzes repair proposals and prepares formal engineering reports for minor and major repairs, which may require authorized engineering signatures. The position collaborates with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to identify cost-reduction opportunities, support corrective action and defect-reduction initiatives, and address recurring technical issues. It also develops or improves processes, methods, tools, databases, and automated workflows to make Engineering Production Support more efficient. The engineer applies CORE tools and continuous-improvement principles and communicates technical findings, recommendations, risks, and decisions to engineering leadership, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders. This is an onsite role with Collins Aerospace’s Advanced Structures team in Foley, Alabama. The team develops advanced-material and additive-manufacturing solutions for aircraft structures and emphasizes continuous improvement, product performance, and sustainability.
Requirements
- Typically requires a university degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
- Experience performing static stress and fatigue analysis using classical methods and finite element analysis.
- Working knowledge of load paths, free-body diagrams, load balance, and common failure modes.
- Experience using Patran or comparable finite element analysis tools.
- Ability to apply established structural analysis methods and engineering standards to solve technical problems.
- Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized technical reports.
- Proficient or advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate technical information effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, leadership, and customer organizations.
- Must be a U.S. Person.
Nice To Haves
- Experience analyzing metallic or advanced composite aerospace structures.
- Experience in Stress Engineering Production Support (MRB Stress) and/or an MRO environment.
- Proficiency in programming and automation tools such as Python, Excel VBA, VB.NET, C#.NET, Visual Basic, or similar languages to develop internal engineering tools, automate repetitive tasks, and improve workflow efficiency.
- Knowledge or practical experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, or AI-assisted engineering tools, particularly for engineering design, analysis, documentation, or process optimization.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions for issues of complex scope.
- A proactive, action-oriented approach to managing tasks and activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analyses of aerospace components using hand and computer calculations, including static and fatigue analysis.
- Define, assess, and document repair designs for metallic, bonded metallic, and advanced composite aerospace structures.
- Work with the Materials Review Board (MRB) to develop standard repair instructions.
- Analyze repair proposals and prepare formal engineering reports supporting minor and major repairs, potentially 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 Engineering Production Support workflow efficiency.
- Develop or improve engineering methods, tools, databases, and automated workflows to increase efficiency.
- Apply CORE tools and continuous-improvement principles to reduce process turnbacks, improve engineering performance, and support organizational objectives.
- Communicate technical findings, recommendations, risks, and decisions to engineering leadership, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Optional pet insurance
- Optional home and auto insurance
- Optional additional life and accident insurance
- Optional critical illness insurance
- Optional group legal and identity theft protection
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- 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
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program terms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
