Principal Engineer, Structural Engineering
Listed on 2025-12-11
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer
Principal Engineer, Structural Engineering – Chula Vista, CA
Location: HCA
21:
Aerostructures - Chula Vista 850 Lagoon Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910 USA
Date Posted:
Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.
Responsibilities- Work in the Aftermarket Technical Services and perform stress analysis and approve repairs to minimize aircraft downtime on all Collins Aerostructures commercial nacelle hardware that are compliant with certified type design and airworthiness (FAA/EASA) requirements.
- Perform repair stress analysis and develop analytical methods for complex technical issues requiring creativity and ingenuity to support airline operational requirements, formal certification reports and design changes.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, make recommendations to management and work on standardization to improve turnaround times.
- Responsible for making quick engineering judgments and perform margins exploration analysis for repair solutions based on certification analysis, on various nacelle components for different programs.
- Apply advanced structural analysis principles to support repair design development on metallic and composite structures.
- Prepare RDAS/8110-3 documents including substantiating analysis and obtain/coordinate sign-off with Airworthiness organization.
- Communicate with Airline customers for rapid development and approval of technical solutions.
- Mentor other engineers and assist in the generation of standard work for repair development.
- Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or a related field and 8 years of progressive experience as a Stress Analyst or related role working on aircraft nacelle structure components. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or a related field and 5 years of experience as a Stress Analyst or related role working on aircraft nacelle structure components would be acceptable.
- Must possess at least 5 years of experience with repair analysis of aircraft Nacelle Structures metallic and/or composite structures.
- Must possess at least 5 years of experience with maintenance, repair, overhaul, and regulatory requirements in the commercial aircraft industry.
- Must possess at least 5 years of experience with load path, load balance, free body diagram and experience in classical hand analysis methods used in Aerospace structural analysis.
- Must possess at least 5 years of experience with finite element analysis of aircraft structure using Patran/Nastran (soln's 101, 106, 111).
- Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best‑in‑class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter‑weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come.
We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!
Location requirement: Onsite
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Salary range: $ to $ USD per year. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not…
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