Structural Engineer III

Date Posted : 2025-10-06

Country :

United States of America

Location :

HTX17 : Advanced Structures - Fort Wor 4630 N. Beach Street

, Haltom City, TX, 76137 USA

Position Role Type : Onsite

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Security Clearance :

None / Not Required

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

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

The Military Landing Gear Stress Department is looking for an experienced, highly motivated Senior Structural Engineer to join our Military Stress Team. You will be instrumental in designing and analyzing landing gear for some of the most advanced military aircraft in the world. You will have an opportunity to collaborate with a group of engineers in design, performance, test, quality and manufacturing in various locations. You will also interact with customers assisting in technical decisions for the product you are working on.

This position will be onsite in Haltom City, TX. Relocation assistance provided.

What You Will Do :

Perform strength, fatigue, and fracture analyses of landing gear structural components

Construct and analyze finite element structural models using ABAQUS and / or ANSYS software

Construct beam "stick" models and generate internal loads using NASTRAN

Perform preliminary sizing and detailed analysis of major structural components using classical hand analysis and FEA methods in support of preliminary design effort and formal drawing release

Assist with preliminary design trade studies

Prepare high quality detailed stress reports for customer review and MRB support

Review drawings with other company disciplines and provide structures input

Analyze structural repairs for landing gear and systems structural components

Be responsible and accountable for all assigned stress tasks and their completion dates

Ensure compliance to established engineering methodologies

Communicate and make technical presentations to internal and external customers.

Able to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally when circumstances permit.

Perform other duties as required

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.

Experience with Aerospace structures and / or components

Experience with an FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software

Experience with 2D and / or 3D modeling software

Qualifications We Prefer :

Experience with ABAQUS, ANSYS or equivalent software

Experience with NASTRAN / PATRAN

Working Knowledge of CATIA V5 or equivalent modeling software

Understanding of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes

Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensions & tolerances)

Knowledge of ASME Y14.5

Ability to work autonomously or within a team environment.

Prior Landing Gear Engineering Experience

What We Offer Benefits

Some of our competitive benefits package includes : ?

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

Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• ?And more!?

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement - we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!?

Role Type Definitions :

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

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 role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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