Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering; Onsite
Listed on 2026-07-25
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Quality Engineering
Date Posted:
Country:United States of America
Location:US-AL-FOLEY-1300 ~ 1300 W Fern Ave ~ OEM BLDG
Position Role Type:Onsite
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Security Clearance Status:Not Required
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.
What You Will Do- 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.
- 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…
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