Senior Principal Stress Engineer (Onsite)

Location: US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Collins Aerospace is looking for a Sr Principal Stress Engineer who will perform structural analysis in support of thermosets, thermoplastics, composites, metallic nacelles and aerostructure components using standard analysis methods and finite element approaches.  You will conduct design trades and final product configuration definitions considering safety, strength, weight, cost & producibility for Military & Commercial applications.  You will also generate and present reports suitable for transmittal to an airworthiness authority, internal/external customers (such as Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and Military). In addition, you will collaborate with both domestic and international engineering support teams on technical aspects of the stress analysis activities.

Responsible for performing structural analysis of aircraft components, assemblies, and systems while working as an integrated team for design studies. Solve challenging structural analysis problems independently and engage with other disciplines and subject matter experts/chief engineers when disseminating results. Structural analysis includes development of finite element models and loads, and performing static, fatigue, and vibrations analysis. Evaluate structural integrity of aircraft structures by way of classical hand analysis and finite element methods. Generate documentation to report analysis and test results to support airworthiness certification. Working with FAA (or similar authorities) and Mil-Spec airworthiness requirements. Develop improvements to existing processes and systems. Participate in continuous improvement activities and events. Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally when circumstances permit. Supports operation of equipment engineering systems by evaluating and interpreting needs and problems and develops effective approaches to resolving those issues.

You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience. Experience with structural analysis (classical hand analysis and finite element skills). Structural load paths experience. FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software experience.

We Prefer: Degrees preferred: Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Structural or similar Experience with any aircraft or space vehicle structures General knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements NASTRAN or equivalent software’s Experience working with international teams Background in composite material structure and design Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, ACE or CORE Experience communicating