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Collins Aerospace · 2 days ago

Principal Structures Engineer (Onsite)

Troy, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$101K/yr - $203K/yr

5+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. They are seeking an experienced Principal Structures Engineer to design, analyze, and test aircraft wheels and brakes, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead Structural Engineering Projects: Lead projects for aircraft wheel and brake development and repairs, including design trade studies, FEA analyses, testing, validation, and resolving operational issues

Structural Analysis: Perform strength, fatigue, and fracture analyses using classical methods and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS/LS Dyna), including defining FEA model requirements, conducting analyses, and preparing detailed reports

Testing & Validation: Develop instrumentation and test plans for strain gage or related testing, analyze test data, and support product validation and qualification efforts

Reporting & Communication: Create detailed engineering reports, share findings with internal stakeholders, and present design reviews to external customers as required

Methods Development: Lead projects focused on developing methods and technologies to enhance engineering processes and reduce new product introduction (NPI) cycle time

Collaboration and Project Management: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during product development, validation, and qualification processes while effectively prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and ensuring clear communication in a fast-paced environment

Leadership & Mentorship: Mentor junior and new engineers in learning and developing structural engineering skills

Travel: Willingness to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally

Qualification

Finite Element AnalysisStrain Gage Testing2D/3D Modeling SoftwareTechnical Report WritingAerospace Structures ExperienceANSYS SoftwareProject Management SkillsGD&TAerospace MaterialsLeadershipCollaborationCommunication SkillsMentorship

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Experience with prior strain gage testing and Lifting analysis

Experience with an FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software

Experience with 2D and/or 3D modeling software

Experience writing technical reports

Preferred

Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Leading structural engineering projects for supporting NPI in aerospace or similar industry

Ability to work simultaneously on multiple assignments with varying degrees of complexity

Superior project management skills

Experience with Aerospace structures and/or components

Experience with ANSYS or equivalent software

Working Knowledge of NX or equivalent modeling software

Experience with structural testing using strain gauges

Good understanding of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes

Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

Benefits

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, ID theft 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!