Principal Engineer, Project Engineering

Unspecified U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Security Clearance: B/E Aerospace, Inc. d/b/a Collins Aerospace has an opening for a Principal Engineer, Project Engineering in Winston-Salem, NC. Travel to manufacturing site in Kilkeel Northern Ireland in support of customer meetings (i.e. FAI, Trim and Finish Reviews, etc.) up to 4 times per year.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 doEstablish structural specifications, conduct performance tests, and plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of systems or equipment to ensure quality and performance standards are met.Formulate conceptual design of products or systems to meet customer requirements.Evaluate product data and design from inspections and reports for conformance to engineering principles, customer requirements, and quality standards to ensure compliance and product quality.Apply scientific principles, design major components or portions of a functional system, technically advanced prototype, specific or promotional product to ensure high quality and function.Analyze, research and develop structural engineering specifications for product design, or operation of product to include structures, mechanical and maintenance designs.Analyze damage tolerance, durability, design allowables and structural modeling.Supply stress and structural support to the design and certification groups based on the provided geometry model.Perform structural static pull and full dynamic simulation with models.Translate the actual problem to the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) model, interpret analysis results, and select the best solution.Develop, design, plan, and implement, processes, systems and procedures utilizing standard engineering or technology principles to complete assignments.Provide technical feedback and consultation to other organizations involved in design or implementation activities.Participate in technology transfer initiatives among R&D and Product Engineering.Review project-related analysis result to ensure its accuracy.Interpret analysis results and convert them to design suggestions. Correlate analysis results with lab testing results. Investigate opportunities to limit required testing and reduce certification costs with FEA analysis. Provide weight reduction suggestions for existing programs. Accumulate evidence for FAA use of FEA simulation results as certification tools.Qualifications You Must HaveMust possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or related field and 8 years of progressive experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer or related role in the aerospace industry. In the alternative, at least a master’s degree or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or related field and 5 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer or related role in the aerospace industry, would be acceptable.Must possess at least 5 years of experience with: Boeing D6, Airbus Frame Specification, and FAA/EASA regulations and their application towards the certification of aircraft seating products.Must possess at least 5 years of experience in engineering development of highly regulated products with a focus on those specific to aircraft interiors.Must possess at least 4 years of experience leading engineering teams in the development of highly regulated products with a preference for those specific to aircraft interiors.Must possess at least 4 years of experience planning and managing engineering schedules to develop and deliver highly regulated/engineered products.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. 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. Thisincludes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.The salary range is $110,115.00 to $203,000.00 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.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.