Principal Engineer, General Engineering

RTX (Raytheon Technologies) / Collins Aerospace

Chula Vista, CA, United States
Base: $142,147.00 to $224,000.00 usd py; bonus/equ...
Hybrid
Stress analyst experience with aircraft nacelle structures
Repair analysis of metallic and composite nacelle structures
Finite element analysis using patran/nastran solutions
The role involves applying scientific principles to innovate and design aerospace technologies ensuring compliance with customer guarantees

Job Summary

  • The role involves applying scientific principles to innovate and design aerospace technologies ensuring compliance with customer guarantees.
  • Candidates will lead the organization in developing advanced processes, tools, and methods while mentoring junior staff.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $142,147.00 to $224,000.00 USD per year along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Matching Summary

The role involves applying scientific principles to innovate and design aerospace technologies ensuring compliance with customer guarantees.

Salary

Base: $142,147.00 to $224,000.00 USD per year; Bonus/Equity: Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, flexible work schedules, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Stress Analyst experience with aircraft nacelle structures
  • Repair analysis of metallic and composite nacelle structures
  • Finite element analysis using Patran/Nastran solutions
  • Load path and free body diagram classical hand analysis
  • Maintenance repair overhaul regulatory requirements in commercial aviation

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and training less senior employees
  • Developing strategy for systems and programs
  • Innovation and IP protection processes
  • Leadership in process and tool advancement
  • Cross-disciplinary complex engineering guidance

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering plus 8 years experience OR Master's plus 5 years
  • 5+ years experience with aircraft nacelle structure repair analysis
  • 5+ years experience with MRO and regulatory requirements in commercial aircraft
  • 5+ years experience with load path, FBD, and classical hand analysis
  • 5+ years experience with Patran/Nastran finite element analysis
  • US Citizen or US Person status required; no sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must be U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or have valid immigration status without future sponsorship needs

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