Principal Project Engineer, Composites

Date Posted:

2025-02-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HFL04: ASG Jacksonville-Blount Island 6061 BF Goodrich Blvd , Jacksonville, FL, 32226 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace is looking for a Principal Project Engineer, Composites to work at our Engineered Polymer Products (EPP)division, located in Jacksonville, Florida.  You will be supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and Research and Development (R&D) projects. You will have an opportunity to work hands-on with the fabrication process for new composite & polymer products. You will be part of a team that is developing and manufacturing advanced, high-performance composites in marine applications for surface ships and submarines for the U.S. Navy.

While the rest of Collins Aerospace soars into the sky, Engineered Polymer Products dives into the sea! Located in Jacksonville, Florida. EPP specializes in marine applications for surface ships and submarines. Our dedicated teams create specialty naval parts that aid the U.S. Navy in executing their mission, ensuring excellence every day. Consider joining a community focused on culture, quality, and safety, and apply today!

Position is onsite at our Jacksonville FL location.

The submarine and surface ships within this video highlight the products we have designed and now build in Jacksonville.

https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/submarines-and-surface-ships

• Position is working onsite at our Blount Island Jacksonville FL facility.
• Relocation assistance is available.

What You Will Do

• Composite part design and analysis
• Development and generation of engineering product drawings and specifications
• Composite material property characterization and qualification
• Development and generation of manufacturing work instructions
• Focus on process development and new product introduction
• Provide first article manufacturing support and oversight
• Hands-on work supporting part fabrication, evaluation, and testing
• Ensure and support on time delivery of products to meet the customers’ needs
• Work with floor supervisors and technicians to achieve schedule and address technical issues
• Interface with the customer’s to ensure product/process requirements are being met
• Communicate and present technical data to senior level leadership
• Travel up to 5% domestically when circumstances permit
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and typically a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and typically a  minimum of 5 years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance 
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required 
• Experience with composite material processing, for example prepreg and/or infusion methods
• Knowledgeable of composite material mechanical properties
• Experience with a 3D modeling software
• Experience establishing and tracking a project and/or program schedule utilizing MS Project or equivalent software program

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Materials engineering or similar degrees
• Basic understanding of performing FEA, preferably Abaqus CAE
• Experience with composite mold design
• Experience with composite ply design and ply flattening
• Experience with urethane materials and urethane material processing
• Experience with fabricating bonded assemblies
• Experience with Solidworks for both 3D models and 2D drawings
• Experience with GD&T
• Knowledge of mechanics of materials and basic mechanical analysis
• Knowledge of mechanical vibrations and modal analysis

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