Staff Structural Engineer

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We are Collins Aerospace and we hope you join us as we REDEFINE AEROSPACE.

Established in 1934, United Technologies Corp. (UTC) employs over 240,000 individuals and achieves net revenues in excess of $66B. Through strategic acquisitions of companies such as Goodrich, Hamilton Sundstrand, B/E Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney in recent years, the UTC family and its subsidiary companies are positioned become innovation leaders in the Aerospace industry.

Collins Aerospace was created in 2018 through the combination of two leading companies– Rockwell Collins and United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS) – we’re driving the industry forward through technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for global aerospace and defense. Every day we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever. Together we chart new journeys, reunite families, protect nations and save lives. And we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer.

Collins competitive benefits package includes:

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

Tuition reimbursement (Employee Scholars Program)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Pet Insurance (New for 2020)

Plus discounts on travel, hotel, Apple products, and wireless programs

Additional Fort Worth, TX site specific benefits include:

Team building activities

Community service participation

This role requires the candidate to be a US Citizen under the current ITAR definition.

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global, diverse organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.
Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.
Role Overview
This position is for a senior Structural Engineering professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise. Conducts analyses and inspection of products and processes. Formulates conceptual designs of products, processes and systems to meet customer requirements. Designs major components or major portions of a functional system and prototypes. Senior Structures Engineer to provide expert knowledge of strength, stability, fatigue and fracture analysis of detail designs of primary and secondary structural components using both classical and finite element-based analysis methods.

Primary Responsibilities:

Establishes structural specifications, conducts performance tests, and plans or conducts experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of systems or equipment to ensure quality and performance standards are met.

Formulates conceptual design of products or systems to meet customer requirements.

Evaluates product data and design from inspections and reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, and quality standards to ensure compliance and product quality.

Applying scientific principles, designs major components or portions of a functional system, technically advanced prototype, specific or promotional product to ensure high quality and function.

Perform preliminary sizing and detailed analysis of structural components using classical and FE analysis methods in support of preliminary design and formal drawing release

Construct and analyze finite element structural models

Construct beam element models to generate internal loads

Perform design trade studies to optimize structural solution

Prepare detailed stress reports for customer and regulatory review as well as MRB support

Review drawings with other disciplines and provide structures input

Analyze structural repairs in support of MRB

Obtain geometry from 3D model based definition

Provide structures input to material selection and manufacturing processes

Responsible and accountable for all assigned stress tasks and completion dates

Ensure compliance with Collins Mechanical Systems engineering methodologies

Ensure compliance with ITAR export requirements

Experience

Strong background of strength, stability and fatigue analyses of metallic primary structural components using both computer modeling and classical hand analysis methods

Clear understanding of external loads, load paths and development of component and system free body diagrams

Strong understanding of aerospace materials

Good understanding of manufacturing processes

Proficient with using computing tools and programs including Windows OS, MS Office.

Prior experience with commercial FE based analysis package

Prior experience with 3D model based definition and 2D drawings

Prior use of PDM/PLM system

Preferred Experience

Prior experience with landing gear structural analysis

Prior experience with aircraft stress analysis

Prior experience writing certification stress reports

Proficiency with CATIA V5

Proficiency with ABAQUS CAE

Proficiency with SmarTeam PLM

Basic Qualifications
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate discipline and 7 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline and 5 years of relevant experience.In the absence of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience is required.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

United Technologies Corporation 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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