Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering

Date Posted:

2026-08-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-190 ~ 190 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 190

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

B/E Aerospace, Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering in Winston-Salem, NC.

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

What YOU will do

• Conduct dynamic and static Finite Element Analysis (FEA) analyses in support of new product development optimization and certification efforts.
• Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling.
• Design, develop and test metallic or non-metallic structures or materials and their related fabrication processes for use in engineering designs and analysis tools.
• Analyze, research and develop structural engineering specifications for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical and maintenance designs.
• Supply stress and structural analysis results of new product development design configurations to the design and certification groups based on the provided geometry model.
• Perform structural static testing of component and subsystems to support validation of dynamic FEA models.
• Analyze design configurations, interpret analysis results, report results to key stakeholders, and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Develop, design, plan, and implement, process, procedure, work instructions, etc. utilizing standard engineering or technology principles to complete assignments.
• Provide technical feedback and consultation to other organizations involved in design activities.
• Participate in technology transfer initiatives with R&D and Product Engineering as a structural analysis SME.
• Review others' analysis result to ensure its accuracy and interpret analysis results and converts them to design change suggestions.
• Correlate product-level analysis and testing results.
• Investigate opportunities to limit required testing and reduce certification costs with FEA criticality assessments.
• Provide weight reduction suggestions based on FEA results.
• Accumulate evidence for FAA use of FEA simulation results as certification tools.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of progressive experience as a Structural Engineer, Stress Engineer, FEA Analyst, Crash Safety Engineer, CAE Engineer or related role. In the alternative, must possess at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field and at least 3 years of experience as a Structural Engineer, Stress Engineer, FEA Analyst, Crash Safety Engineer, CAE Engineer or related role would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience translating actual problems to the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model, interpreting analysis results and selecting the best solution.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience with investigating opportunities to limit required testing and reduce certification costs with FEA analysis.
• Must possess at least 1 year of experience with CAE software including Hypermesh/ LSDYNA, Hyperview/LS-PREPOST.
• Must possess at least 1 year of experience working with virtual anthropomorphic dummy (vATD) injury simulation and Impact related analysis using LS-DYNA.
• Non-US Person - Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Interiors: 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?

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This

includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the

development of our products.

The salary range is $113,506.00 to $165,200.00 USD per year. 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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