Senior Structural Engineer

• Military Landing Gear

Date Posted: 2026-01-12

Country: United States of America

Location: HTX17: Advanced Structures

• Fort Worth, 4630 N. Beach Street, Haltom City, TX, 76137 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

Requirements

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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!

About Our Team

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!

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Role Type Definition

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.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $86,800 USD - $165,200 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.

Equal Opportunity

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.