Senior Structural Project Engineer; REMOTE

Location: HFL
99:
Field Office - FL Remote Location, Remote City, FL, 32301 USA

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Remote

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.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

The Aircraft Integration Engineering and Certification group is responsible for designing and certifying retrofit installations on commercial transport and business jet aircraft for customers around the world. The group works closely with program teams across Collins to secure new business opportunities and develop solutions that meet our customers’ challenging requirements. We achieve this through a structured and proven certification process, strategic roadmap, and embracing a spirit of collaboration to overcome challenges.

The Aircraft Integration Engineering and Certification group is seeking a structural/mechanical project engineer responsible for designing and substantiating retrofit installations on commercial transport and business jet aircraft that are in compliance with all regulatory requirements (Domestic and International). This is a remote position.

• Create new FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) design data packages, including mechanical integration design, substantiation and compliance data.
• Customize follow‑on STC data packages to a specific aircraft configuration.
• Generate engineering data described above, with respect to accuracy and detail commensurate with experience level.
• Perform on‑site surveys, design reviews and installation support.
• Provide technical support for projects during kitting and aircraft installation.
• Identify and quantify impacts on project certification and schedule.
• Review peer engineer’s data for accuracy and detail.
• If required, manage a team of engineers for project completion.
• Coordinate with project managers (PMs) to ensure the project is completed as defined and on time.

• 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.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD (latest release) and/or Solid Works (latest release) in 2D/3D modeling.
• Experience with structural/mechanical integration design aspects and substantiation of various avionics systems, aircraft interiors, lighting, monuments, and seating.
• Aircraft static structural substantiation/analysis experience (hand calculation or software).
• Familiarity with aircraft manuals, such as Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC), Structural Repair Manual (SRM), etc.
• Familiarity with FAA 14
  
  CFR and FAA Advisory Circulars (AC).

• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license or comparable aviation technician experience.
• Experience with Kitting and Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) process.
• FAA STC process familiarity and experience.

• 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: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  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.
• Health incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts,…