Structural Certification Engineer (Onsite)

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As a Structural Certification Engineer reporting to the Certification Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation safety and innovation.

Your primary responsibility will be overseeing the rigorous FAA certification process for commercial aircraft seats and seating components. This involves spearheading cutting-edge research, meticulous planning, and executing complex certification procedures to ensure that every seat meets the highest standards of safety and performance. If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of aerospace engineering and ensuring the comfort and security of passengers worldwide, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the industry.

This is an Onsite position at our Winston-Salem, NC facility.

What you will do:

• Perform standard engineering assignments usually representing a significant portion of a larger project. Selects engineering techniques to solve problems and make design decisions.
• Represent the Certification and Structures team in design reviews.
• Compiles FAA certification documentation for submission to commercial aircraft OEMs and regulatory agencies.
• Reviews and approves design changes from a certification perspective.
• Supports design optimization tasks (e.g. weight reduction).
• Leads test activities such as Static and component level testing.
• Participates as the certification representative as part of the integrated project team for various engineering projects.
• Responsible for the development and preparation of test plans, reports and other the communication with regulatory agencies for specific compliance showings.
• Ensures successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints.
• Participates in definition of the engineering approaches and the planning/execution of the necessary certification work for the First Class and Business Class Seating Products Teams.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline. 
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience
• Ability to perform classical stress analysis.
• Familiarity with strengths of standard aviation materials.
• Prior working experience in the aerospace industry, specifically with aircraft interiors.
• Prior experience reviewing and approving drawings.
• Familiarity and/or experience with structural finite element analysis (FEA) methods and modeling applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare and give presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and productively with team members and cross functional teams.
• Ability to work proficiently in Microsoft Office Suite applications and engineering related software programs.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global spanet.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

What we offer:

• Eligible for relocation.
• 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!

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• Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.    
• This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

The salary range for this role is 64,000 USD - 128,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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