Stress Engineer II - Structural Engineering (Onsite)

Location: Foley, AL (Onsite)

This job requires a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or individual granted refugee or asylee status).

About the Role

At Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, you’ll help shape the future of aerospace. Join a global team of 185,000 minds united by purpose, pushing the boundaries of science and innovation to solve complex challenges and redefine the industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analyses using hand and computer calculations, including static and fatigue analysis of aerospace components.
• Define, assess, and document repair designs for metallic, bonded metallic, and advanced composite aerospace structures.
• Work with the Materials Review Board (MRB) to develop standard repair instructions.
• Analyze repair proposals and prepare formal engineering reports supporting minor and major repairs for internal and external customers, including obtaining authorized engineering signatures.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities across product lines and processes.
• Support corrective action and defect reduction initiatives by identifying recurring technical issues and contributing to sustainable solutions.
• Develop and implement processes, methods, and tools that improve efficiency throughout Engineering Production Support workflows.
• Develop or improve engineering methods, tools, databases, and automated workflows to increase efficiency.
• Apply CORE tools and continuous improvement principles to reduce process turnbacks, improve engineering performance, and support organizational objectives.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, risks, and decisions clearly to engineering leadership, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience performing static stress and fatigue analysis using classical methods and finite element analysis.
• Experience with load paths, free body diagrams, load balance, and common failure modes.
• Experience using Patran or comparable finite element analysis tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing clear, accurate, and well-organized technical reports.
• Ability to apply established structural analysis methods and engineering standards to solve technical problems.
• Strong communication skills for conveying technical information across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, leadership, and customer organizations.
• Experience analyzing metallic or advanced composite aerospace structures.
• Experience in Stress Engineering Production Support (MRB Stress) and/or MRO environment.
• Proficiency in programming and automation tools such as Python, Excel VBA, VB.NET, C#.NET, or Visual Basic for developing internal engineering tools and automating repetitive tasks.
• Knowledge or practical experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Generative AI, or AI-assisted engineering tools, particularly in applying AI to engineering design, analysis, documentation, or process optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to address complex issues.
• Proactive, action-oriented approach to managing tasks and activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and 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 role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,900 – $131,100 USD. The range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.