Senior Flammability Engineer - Aircraft Interiors (ONSITE
Listed on 2026-08-16
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer
Senior Flammability Engineer
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.
Our award winning Interiors team is looking for a Senior Flammability Engineer to be responsible for showing compliance of commercial aircraft interior components to federal and industry standards to support implementation of interior modifications onto aircraft. This is an onsite position in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
What You Will Do:
- Provide technical leadership and coordinate with a cross function team of engineering, certification, program management in a fast-pace, customer focused environment.
- Conduct testing, analysis, and design reviews to show compliance with applicable structural and occupant injury requirements (14 CFR 25.853, 14 CFR 25.869, 14 CFR 25.1713, Heat Release SCs, Etc.).
- Generate and check compliance plans and documents to support TSO, PMA, and STC Approvals.
- Participate in training to grow talent and process development.
- Review proposed projects for feasibility, cost, and lead-time.
- Participate as a team player across the organization and further the values and vision of the organization.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- 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
- 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
- Knowledge of TSO/PMA/STC qualification and certification is required.
- 3-5 years of experience in aircraft certification/testing and/or aircraft cabin interiors.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Familiarity with testing and substantiation for Bunsen burner tests, oil burner tests, and OSU heat release / smoke density per 14 CFR 25 Appendix
F. - Working knowledge of certification under 14 CFR Part 21 and Part 25.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Clear communication and technical leadership skills.
What we offer:
- 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, 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
- And more!
At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don't just get people from point A to point
B. We're committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we're helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we're changing the game of aircraft interiors.
Are you ready to join our team?
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
Onsite:
Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. 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 limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work…
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