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Collins Aerospace · 1 day ago

Senior Principal Dynamics Engineer (Onsite)

Chula Vista, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$146K/yr - $277K/yr

7+ years exp

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. The Senior Principal Dynamics Engineer is responsible for performing advanced dynamic analysis, optimization, and test support for existing and new aircraft nacelle structures and systems, ensuring compliance with structural, performance, and certification requirements across the full product lifecycle.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform detailed dynamic analyses of complex aerospace structures and systems, including modal, frequency response, transient, sonic fatigue, and flutter-related assessments

Develop and apply analytical and numerical models to support structural integrity under combined static, dynamic, and acoustic loading environments

Support structural optimization activities to improve weight, durability, and performance while meeting certification and customer requirements

Provide technical leadership and guidance from preliminary design through detailed design, test & validation, production support, and in-service operation

Work closely with Design Engineering to influence structural layouts, material selection, and load paths early in the design process

Support and interpret component- and system-level test data; correlate test results with analytical predictions and update models as required

Collaborate with Systems, Specialty Engineering, Program teams, and executive stakeholders to resolve complex, ill-defined technical challenges

Prepare and present formal technical documentation, including analysis reports, certification substantiation, and presentations for management, customers, and regulatory authorities

Qualification

Structural EngineeringAerospace Industry ExperienceStructural Dynamics FundamentalsMSC NASTRAN3D CAD ToolsTechnical DocumentationCollaborationPresentation Skills

Required

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience in Structural Engineering or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 7 years prior relevant experience in Structural Engineering

Prior experience in the Aerospace Industry

Experience applying structural dynamics fundamentals

Experience with MSC NASTRAN, including SOL 103 (Modal) and SOL 111 (Frequency Response)

Experience using 3D CAD tools (ex. UG NX, CATIA etc.)

Experience translating and presenting technical concepts in written and verbal form

Preferred

Experience with aircraft nacelle structures, propulsion system interfaces, or acoustic environments

Familiarity with certification requirements (e.g., FAA, EASA) related to vibration, fatigue, flutter and bird strike

Experience supporting structural dynamics testing and model correlation

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

This position may be eligible for relocation