Senior Stress Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-15 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-CHULA VISTA-B107 ~ 850 Lagoon Dr ~ BLDG 107, Mail Zone 1-C Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required Senior Stress Engineer (Onsite) At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. As the Senior Stress Engineer, General Engineering, in our Aftermarket Technical Services Team you will need a deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise. You will perform stress analysis and approve repairs to minimize aircraft downtime on all Collins Aerostructures commercial nacelle hardware that are compliant with certified type design and airworthiness (FAA/EASA) requirements. You will work independently, providing technical guidance to junior engineers, making recommendations to management and working in standardization to improve turnaround times. This position will be onsite in Chula Vista, CA. What You Will Do Perform repair stress analysis and develop analytical methods for complex technical issues requiring creativity and ingenuity in supporting airline operational requirements, formal certification reports, and design changes Should be able to make quick engineering judgments and perform margin explorations for repair solutions based on certification analysis, on various nacelle components for different programs Apply advanced structural analysis principles to support repair design development on metallic and composite structures Prepare RAS/8110-3 documents including substantiating analysis and obtain/coordinate sign-off with Airworthiness organization Prepare analysis package to support SRM/CMM repair development for submission to the Type Certificate holder Direct communication with Airline customers for rapidly development and approval of technical solutions Positively interacting in a team environment and have good listening and verbal communication skills Represent company in technical review meetings and have excellent customer relations and negotiating skills Will communicate and make presentations to internal and external customers and be driven to achieve customer satisfaction Mentor other engineers and lead teams in the generation of standard work for repair development Work with all levels of maintenance, engineering, and management personnel Serve as the key point of contact for internal and external customers on complex technical issues Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience Experience in aerospace Experience with repair analysis of aircraft metallic and/or composite structures Knowledge of technical understanding of maintenance, repair, overhaul, and regulatory requirements in the commercial aircraft industry Experience of load path, load balance, free body diagram and experience in classical hand analysis methods used in Aerospace structural analysis Experience in finite element analysis of aircraft structure using Patran/Nastran (soln's 101, 106, 111) Experience with technical writing Qualifications We Prefer Experience in industry-standard structural analysis tools, including PATRAN/NASTRAN and NASGRO Experience performing fatigue and damage tolerance substantiation of Metallic structures What We Offer Benefits Some of our 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, 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  Carrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family building 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!   Maybe eligible for relocation Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team i