Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering (hybrid - puerto Rico)

Aerospace Structural Engineer

Joining us at Collins Aerospace, where we're working side-by-side with customers to unleash the exciting possibilities we see before us. With a comprehensive portfolio, extensive capabilities, and broad expertise, we're crafting intelligent solutions to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market – all representing the best in innovation and technology for the industries we serve across commercial, business, space, and military & defense aviation.

Partner with our dedicated people leaders to experience meaningful work aligned with your university curriculum, powerful exposure to leadership at all levels, tailored career growth, and more! At Collins, we're redefining aerospace and we're just getting started. Come soar with us.

This position will sit at our Aguadilla, PR location. Candidate must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered. This role is categorized as hybrid, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote following the schedule assigned by the Manager.

What You Will Do

• Perform structural analysis of conventional & additively manufactured complex aerospace components including static, dynamic, thermal (steady state & transient), fatigue life, fracture mechanics (residual life) predictions and damage tolerance analyses.
• Provide documentation of analyses results and recommendations in the form of formal reports and presentations for management and customers.
• Assist in creating test plans and support validation and verification testing of components for thermal and dynamic performance and behavior. Use this information to calibrate and improve the analytical methods.
• Participate in cross-discipline integrated product team as structures focal to provide design recommendations and solutions to develop products that meet technical, weight and cost targets.
• Continuously pursue ways to develop, improve, and validate analytical methods and processes to improve productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Support Change Requests (CRs) by preparing detailed reports and executing key activities in support to the Design team.
• Support the development and automation of status reports by the implementation of MATLAB, Python and similar.
• Mentor junior engineers along the development cycle of a product.
• Provide guidance to a small group of engineers that provide support to the Landing Gear group in Stress Analysis.

What You Will Learn

• You will learn about our growing engineering team in Puerto Rico; what we do? Who do we support? How do we work?
• You will learn the technologies of today and tomorrow which we count on to maintain world leadership in the aerospace industry.
• You will learn why people enjoy themselves and feel fulfilled by working in our industry.

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.
• Demonstrated professional experience communicating in English (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience using CAT and CAM tools (NX CAD/CAM or Catia CAD/CAM).
• Experience using FEA tools; ANSYS (APDL or Workbench), Abacus, LSDYNA, ABAQUS, PATRAN / NASTRAN.
• Background in failure modes (Strength, Fatigue, Buckling, etc.)
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5
• Communication, presentation, teaming, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of Tolerance Stack-up calculation, Weight Analysis, etc.
• Displays experience with computer software languages such as C++, Phyton, MATLAB, VBA.
• Experience in aerospace components (Wheels, Brakes, Landing Gears, etc.)
• Willingness to support tasks as experience allows relative to both design development and analysis (structural, dynamic and thermal).
• Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, preferred
• Experience in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI/ML)

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.
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• And more!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

In January 2021, Collins Aerospace expanded into a new Global Engineering & Technology Center (GETC) facility in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, with plans to continuously hire over the next 5 years.

Join our growing team in Puerto Rico, where you will provide critical support to all Collins SBUs, working on exciting programs and projects ranging from the development of the next generation of advanced concept ejection seats to the latest technologies for the U.S. warfighter.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.