Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering

Date Posted:

2026-06-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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

Security Clearance Type:

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

B/E Aerospace, Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Senior Engineer, Structural Engineering in Winston-Salem, NC.

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

What YOU will do

• Analyze and check structural engineering data produced by other engineering groups to evaluate structural integrity and ensure it meets the structural requirements for FAA and aircraft manufacturer acceptance as approved data.
• Develop finite element models to aid in the development of design and certification data.
• Generate Stress analysis notes in a usable, traceable file that serves as a historical substantiation record to the seating component modifications.
• Create and develop structural substantiation reports that are used to substantiate changes.
• Create, develop, and implement test procedures as required to obtain certifiable allowable data for use by the company.
• Provide input and suggestions for continuous improvement of various department procedures, control flows and systems.
• Provide technical support to Collins production during the manufacturing and installation phases of Collins developed designs.
• Develop expertise on aircraft seats design concepts, industry design standards, FAR’S and drafting techniques.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field and 5 years of progressive experience as a Structural Engineer, Stress Engineer, FEA Analyst, Crash Safety Engineer, CAE Engineer or related role. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field and 3 years of experience as a Structural Engineer, Stress Engineer, FEA Analyst, Crash Safety Engineer, CAE Engineer or related role would be acceptable.
• Must possess at least 3 years of experience translating actual problems to the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model, interpreting analysis results and selecting the best solution.
• At least 3 years of experience with investigating opportunities to limit required testing and reduce certification costs with FEA analysis.
• Demonstrable experience with CAE software including Hypermesh/ LSDYNA, Hyperview/LS-PREPOST.
• Demonstrable experience working with virtual anthropomorphic dummy (vATD) injury simulation and Impact related analysis using LS-DYNA.
• Non-US Person - 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. 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Interiors: At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency.  But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work onsite. This

includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the

development of our products.

The salary range is $140,296.00 to $164,000.00 USD per year. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the