Senior Structural Engineer - Aircraft Interiors (ONSITE)

Date Posted: 2026-08-13 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-1455 ~ 1455 Fairchild Rd ~ ADMIN BLDG 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 At RTX, the world's 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. Our award winning Interiors team is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to be responsible for showing compliance of commercial aircraft interior components to federal and industry standards to support implementation of interior modifications onto aircraft.  This is an onsite position in Winston Salem, North Carolina. What You Will Do: Perform complex structural analyses using hand and computer calculations, including static and dynamic analysis of aerospace components and products. Define, assess, and document repair designs for metallic, bonded metallic, and advanced composite aerospace structures. Work with regulatory authorities to develop repair instructions. Analyze repair proposals and prepare formal engineering reports supporting minor and major repairs for customers and FAA approval, which may include obtaining authorized engineering signatures. Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities across product lines and processes. Develop and implement processes, methods, and tools that improve efficiency throughout Engineering Production Support workflows activities. Review technical documentation and analyses prepared by other engineers and provide constructive technical feedback. Develop or improve engineering methods, tools, databases, and automated workflows that increase efficiency. Communicate technical findings, recommendations, risks, and decisions clearly to engineering leadership, customers, and cross functional stakeholders. Ability to travel up to 10% as needed. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience. 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 Experience working with regulatory bodies (FAA, FAA ODA, EASA, DOA, etc.) on aircraft level 14 CFR part 21 and part 25 certification projects (PMA, STC). Experience performing static stress analysis using classical methods and finite element analysis. Experience analyzing metallic or advanced composite aerospace structures. Experience with load paths, free body diagrams, load balance, structural sizing, and common aerospace failure modes. Experience independently developing analysis approaches and solve technical problems of increasing complexity. Experience with Microsoft Office computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook. Qualifications We Prefer: Ability to communicate technical information effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, leadership, and customer organizations. Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized technical reports. Proficiency in programming and automation tools such as Python, Excel VBA, VB.NET, C#.NET, Visual Basic, or similar languages for developing internal engineering tools, automating repetitive tasks, and improving workflow efficiency. Knowledge or practical experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Generative AI, or AI-assisted engineering tools is an advantage, particularly in applying AI to engineering design, analysis, documentation, or process optimization. Experience working effectively across functional boundaries and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic production support environment. Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to address issues of complex scope. Proactive, action-oriented approach to managing tasks and activities. Airframe/aerospace design and stress experience. What we offer:   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 Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance          Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions Healthy You Incentives, wellness rew