Engineer II, Mechanical Structural Engineer (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-12-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Are you ready to play a critical role in shaping the next generation of aerospace technology? We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented engineer to provide high-impact technical and analytical support for Engine & Control Systems/Environmental and Airframe Control Systems products from preliminary design phase through detailed design, testing & validation, production, and operational services.        

As a key member of a cross-functional engineering team, you’ll help ensure our components meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability—whether they’re conventionally built or manufactured through advanced additive processes. This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace systems that define the future of flight.

What You Will Do

• Perform structural analysis of conventional & additively manufactured complex aerospace components including static, dynamic, thermal (steady state & transient), fatigue life, fracture mechanics (residual life) predictions and damage tolerance analyses.

• Provide documentation of analyses results and recommendations in the form of formal reports and presentations for management and customers.

• Assist in creating test plans and support validation and verification testing of components for thermal and dynamic performance and behavior. Use this information to calibrate and improve the analytical methods.

• Participate in cross-discipline integrated product team as structures focal to provide design recommendations and solutions to develop products that meet technical, weight and cost targets.

• Continuously pursue ways to develop, improve, and validate analytical methods and processes to improve productivity and cost effectiveness.

What You Will Learn

• Project management

• Advanced Structural Analysis Techniques

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Test planning and validation

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required ​

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance ​

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with finite element modeling tools such as Abaqus, Ansys, Nastran or equivalent.

• Experience in fracture mechanics and NASGRO or equivalent tool is a plus

• Possess experience in 2D and 3D CAD tools including, UG NX, CATIA or equivalent

• Experience in dynamic/vibration analysis and testing

What We Offer

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 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  

• 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