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Collins Aerospace · 15 hours ago

Structural Engineer III

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$87K/yr - $165K/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 a Senior Structural Engineer to join their Military Stress Team, where the engineer will design and analyze landing gear for advanced military aircraft, collaborating with various engineering disciplines and assisting customers with technical decisions.

AerospaceIndustrialMilitarySatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform strength, fatigue, and fracture analyses of landing gear structural components

Construct and analyze finite element structural models using ABAQUS and/or ANSYS software

Construct beam “stick” models and generate internal loads using NASTRAN

Perform preliminary sizing and detailed analysis of major structural components using classical hand analysis and FEA methods in support of preliminary design effort and formal drawing release

Assist with preliminary design trade studies

Prepare high quality detailed stress reports for customer review and MRB support

Review drawings with other company disciplines and provide structures input

Analyze structural repairs for landing gear and systems structural components

Be responsible and accountable for all assigned stress tasks and their completion dates

Ensure compliance to established engineering methodologies

Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and external customers

Able to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally when circumstances permit

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Aerospace structures experienceFinite Element Analysis (FEA)ABAQUSANSYSNASTRAN/PATRAN2D3D modelingUnderstanding aerospace materialsAutonomous workTeamworkCommunication skillsTechnical presentations

Required

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

Experience with Aerospace structures and/or components

Experience with an FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software

Experience with 2D and/or 3D modeling software

Preferred

Experience with ABAQUS, ANSYS or equivalent software

Experience with NASTRAN/PATRAN

Working Knowledge of CATIA V5 or equivalent modeling software

Understanding of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes

Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensions & tolerances)

Knowledge of ASME Y14.5

Ability to work autonomously or within a team environment

Prior Landing Gear Engineering Experience

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!