Senior Principal PSP Compliance Staff - Structures (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-06-01

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-190 ~ 190 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 190

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

This position is for an Engineering expert and recognized thought leader. Helps to meet compliance criteria for commercial seating and furniture products as set forth by the Partnership for Safety Plan (PSP). Applies knowledge of science, operating conditions, product innovation in the market, and other factors to recommend changes in product and process design and operation to ensure products comply with FAA / EASA and other regulatory structural requirements. Acts as a FAA and aircraft OEM representative to find product compliance to the applicable structural regulations. The person will work independently in assisting the group in making compliance findings in accordance to TSO and other OEM requirements. Will assist train and guide certification personnel to ensure compliance with requirements.

This is an onsite position based in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

What you will do:

• Confers with engineers, customers, or others on existing or potential engineering projects or products.

• Provides technical leadership and trains less experienced engineers to enhance the capabilities of the team.

• Recommends changes in rules, policies, standards, and regulations to ensure operating conditions, product improvements, and other factors are in compliance with regulations and meeting customer requirements.

• Analyzes, researches, and develops engineering specifications for product design, or operation of product to include structures compliance to the FAA/EASA structures regulations.

• Reviews and approves certification documents under the Partnership for Safety Plan (PSP) between the FAA and Collins Aerospace (B/E Aerospace) and delegation authority under aircraft OEMs related to structural requirements of 14CFR 25.561, 562, 785, and 787

• Develops training material and conducts training of certification engineers on FAA/EASA regulations, OEM requirements, on structural regulations.

• Provides guidance to employees in the use of FAA/EASA regulations, OEM requirements, etc. when writing similarity reports, test plans, test reports, & conducting structural testing

• Evaluates and leads implementation of new tools, processes, analytical methods, concepts, and testing that improve certification capabilities and efficiency. Improves total cycle time for the engineering development of products.

• Attends FAA DER seminars and stays current on FAA/EASA and other international regulatory bodies structural regulations

• Participates in industry committees, groups, and discussions to help develop new regulations, standards, guidance materials, etc. related to aircraft structural certification and installation.

• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

• U.S. Person required