Senior Flammability Engineer - Aircraft Interiors (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-08-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-1455 ~ 1455 Fairchild Rd ~ ADMIN BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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.

Our award winning Interiors team is looking for a Senior Flammability Engineer to be responsible for showing compliance of commercial aircraft interior components to federal and industry standards to support implementation of interior modifications onto aircraft.  

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

What You Will Do:

• Provide technical leadership and coordinate with a cross function team of engineering, certification, program management in a fast-pace, customer focused environment.
• Conduct testing, analysis, and design reviews to show compliance with applicable structural and occupant injury requirements (14 CFR 25.853, 14 CFR 25.869, 14 CFR 25.1713, Heat Release SCs, Etc.).
• Generate and check compliance plans and documents to support TSO, PMA, and STC Approvals.
• Participate in training to grow talent and process development.
• Review proposed projects for feasibility, cost, and lead-time.
• Participate as a team player across the organization and further the values and vision of the organization.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• 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
• Knowledge of TSO/PMA/STC qualification and certification is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in aircraft certification/testing and/or aircraft cabin interiors.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with testing and substantiation for Bunsen burner tests, oil burner tests, and OSU heat release / smoke density per 14 CFR 25 Appendix F.
• Working knowledge of certification under 14 CFR Part 21 and Part 25.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Clear communication and technical leadership skills.

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 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