Principal Engineer, Structural Engineering - Military Veterans

Date Posted:

2024-08-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTNC5: Corp Winston Salem, NC 190 Oak Plaza Boulevard , Winston-Salem, NC, 27105 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

B/E Aerospace d/b/a Collins Aerospace an opening for a Principal 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

• Generate FEM (Finite Element Model) mesh of commercial aircraft seating from 3D CAD geometric model supplied by design using pre-processor computer software programs such as Altair HyperMesh, MSC Patran. Apply dynamic, static loads and boundary conditions based on engineering judgment of the primary load paths onto the meshed FEM of the seat structure to simulate for the critical aircraft emergency conditions (such as 9G, 16G forward crash, 14G vertical dive & 4G side gust / turbulence) provided by the seating certification department to meet the FAA 14 CFR Part 25.561, 25.562 regulations for commercial aircraft seating.
• Apply fatigue loads on seating FEM to simulate reliability / cyclic fatigue loading conditions that cause premature failure of seating components.
• Solve aircraft seating FEM load cases in LS-DYNA, Altair OptiStruct, MSC Nastran solvers using High Performance Computing (HPC).
• Evaluate results and output from the FEA to drive and conduct design trades, optimizations and final product configuration definitions considering safety, strength, weight, cost & producibility.
• Utilize FEA for aircraft seating to support airworthiness Compliance By Analysis (CBA) and to justify reduction of full-scale destructive physical testing.
• Actively participate and support in Kaizen and lean events organized for aircraft seating FEA standard work improvements to achieve greater accuracy in the prediction of seating structural behavior.
• Submit structural FEA reports to certification team to qualify aircraft seating for TSO (Technical Service Order) C127c and transmittal to airworthiness authority (EASA, FAA) and external customers – Boeing, Airbus etc. These duties involve structural analysis on commercial aircraft seating systems using Altair HyperMesh, MSC Patran software as preprocessor to develop the Finite Element Model (FEM) from a Computer Aided Design (CAD) 3D model which is developed using NX CAD which the Engineering department provides.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of progressive experience in a role performing structural analysis using FEA tools. In the alternative, at least a master's degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of experience in a role performing structural analysis using FEA tools would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with fatigue analysis using FEA software.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience translating actual problem to the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model, interpreting analysis results, and selecting the best solution.
• Must possess at least 5 years of experience with investigating opportunities to limit required testing and reduce certification costs with FEA analysis.
• Must possess demonstrable knowledge of CAE software including HyperMesh/ LSDYNA/Nastran, HyperView/LS-PREPOST.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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.

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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.

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 $129,106.00 to $200,000 .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.

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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