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RTX · 1 month ago

Principal Engineer, Structural Engineering

HCA21: Aerostructures - Chula Vista 850 Lagoon Blvd, Chula Vista, CA, 91910 USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $224K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX is a company focused on redefining the future of aerospace technology. They are seeking a Principal Engineer in Structural Engineering to perform stress analysis and approve repairs for aircraft nacelle hardware, providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Stress AnalysisRepair AnalysisFinite Element AnalysisAircraft Nacelle StructuresClassical Hand AnalysisTechnical GuidanceMentoringCommunication Skills

Required

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

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees