Senior Principal Engineer, Structural Engineering (Onsite)

Senior Principal Engineer, Structural EngineeringWe are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer, Structural Engineering to join our Aftermarket Technical Services organization. In this senior technical role, you will serve as an expert in nacelle repair design and structural analysis, providing rapid, compliant engineering solutions that minimize aircraft downtime on all Collins Aerostructures commercial nacelle hardware that are compliant with certified type design and airworthiness (FAA/EASA) requirements. You will guide cross-functional teams, support airline customers on complex technical issues, improve engineering processes, and mentor engineers across the organization.

This position requires deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to make timely engineering decisions in a fast-paced customer-support environment.This position will be onsite in Chula Vista, CA. Relocation assistance is available. May be required to work weekends and holidays in rotation, as needed.What You Will DoPerform and approve structural repair stress analyses for complex nacelle components, ensuring compliance with certified type design and FAA/EASA airworthiness standardsDevelop analytical methods and creative engineering solutions for complex technical issues that satisfy airline operational and maintenance requirementsProvide expert guidance on metallic and composite repair design and make rapid engineering judgments and recommendations to support aircraft return-to-serviceDefine strategies and approaches for repair analysis and productivity-improvement initiativesDevelop and refine standards, tools, and methods that strengthen consistency and efficiency across the engineering teamEvaluate and optimize processes for addressing customer inquiries and resolving technical concernsLead internal and customer-facing efforts to respond quickly to complex questions and deliver approved repair solutionsPrioritize and manage multiple customer requests to maintain service levels, responsiveness, and turnaround time commitmentsLead teams to resolve customer issues, establish engineering standards, and advance repair methodologiesMentor, train, and support senior and junior engineers to build technical capability across the Repair Engineering organizationGuide organizational initiatives to improve workflows, tools, standards, and technical best practicesPartner with cross-functional groups to support repair solutions, design updates, and engineering reviewsQualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experienceExperience with repair analysis of aircraft metallic and/or composite structuresIn-depth knowledge in technical understanding of maintenance, repair, overhaul, and regulatory requirements in the commercial aircraft industryThorough understanding of load path, load balance, free body diagram and experience in classical hand analysis methods used in Aerospace structural analysisExpertise in finite element analysis of aircraft structure using Patran/Nastran (soln's 101, 106, 111)Firm working knowledge of Repairs methodsQualifications We PreferExperience in MRB and MRO repairs preferredKnowledge in Automation (Excel VBA & Visual Basic applications)Composite nacelle and exhaust repair experienceBasic CATIA V and FiberSim skillsDetailed understanding of nacelle systemsFamiliarity on specialty manufacturing processes for aerospace componentsCapable of positively interacting in a team environment and have good listening and verbal communication skills.Ability to represent company in technical review meetings and have excellent customer relations and negotiating skills.Able to communicate and make presentations to internal and external customers and be driven to achieve customer satisfaction.Ability to serve as the key point of contact for internal and external customers on complex technical issues.Able to mentor other engineers and lead teams in the generation of standard work for repair development.Ability to work with all levels of maintenance, engineering, and management personnel.Experience with technical writingWhat We OfferBenefitsSome of our competitive benefits package includes:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employeesGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy optionTuition reimbursement programStudent Loan Repayment ProgramLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,?critical illness?insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsCarrot Health to hormonal health, fertility, and family buildingAdoption AssistanceAutism BenefitEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessionsHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards programDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visitsBright Horizons, child and elder care servicesTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programAnd more!Maybe eligible for relocation