Date Posted:

2025-08-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HTX17: Advanced Structures - Fort Wor 4630 N. Beach Street , Haltom City, TX, 76137 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

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. 

Collins Aerospace Landing Systems is seeking a talented Principal Design Engineer who will support existing certified landing systems across several military programs, as well as supporting new programs and as needs arise. You will communicate and coordinate within the Collins Aerospace global organization with systems design, assembly design, component design, as well as all supporting design analysis

The position is working onsite at our Ft. Worth, TX facilityRelocation Assistance may be provided

Directly contribute to, as well as oversee, design engineering activities in the concept, preliminary and detailed design, verification and validation (V&V), and service support phases of assigned program(s).Oversee and lead design activities in support of existing product as well as the development of new products and product modifications for military and commercial Landing Gear platforms. Typical activities include the following:Engineering change management, reviews, and approvalsWork hand in hand with Project Management and Program Management disciplines to achieve program technical goals and level of support.Mentorship and development of team personnelManage Design Engineering inputs to assigned PMT goals (i.e. EVMS tracking, control tower inputs)Contribute to Supplier Designed Equipment (SDE) specification development for specialized mechanical equipment.Liaise with customer/suppliers for all design related issuesFoster strong customer relationships through accountability, transparency and credibilityProactive approach to problem resolution and root cause corrective action definitionGenerating design documentation such as tolerance stack-ups, interface agreements and proximity sensing analysisPresent designs at internal and external design reviews to ensure the design meets requirements and expectationsDevelop and achieve agreement on Landing Gear interfaces with customers and suppliers. Generate design layouts, developmental and kinematic assemblies within CATIA V5Perform Engineering investigations into failures (both product and process) and participate in Root Cause and Corrective ActionPerform necessary risk reduction relative to design development and qualification testing.Develop Landing Gear and Landing Gear mechanisms from customer specifications considering regulatory requirements and Collins-LS Engineering methodologies.Participate as required in the Product Safety Integrity Team (PSIT) to represent design engineering for safety topics. This includes presenting any observed safety concerns for PSIT disposition.Utilize CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence operating system as a foundation to support tactical and strategic activities.Coordinate Landing Gear design activities both domestically and internationally on assigned programsContribute to improvement of standard work definition for common design activities.Ensure engineering support for non-conforming part engineering analysis and disposition in support of supply chain and production.Provide necessary input to supply chain to allow effective supplier transitions.Participate in establishing project budgets, cost monitoring, effectiveness improvements to optimize resources, prioritize spending, and ensure that business objectives are met.Coordinate and work regularly with engineering, manufacturing, and management in Fort Worth TX, Oakville Ontario, and Poland.Communicate and make technical presentations to senior level leadership.Able to travel up to 10% 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 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experienceExperience in landing gear designExperience with 3D modeling software (CATIA V5)Experience working in a lead capacity on a project/program

Qualifications We Prefer

Aerospace experienceExperiencing working in a manufacturing environmentMaster’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineeringExperience with aerospace design including (including DO160 Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment)Experience with hydraulic/mechanical control systemsComplex safety critical structure design and analysis experienceFatigue life and structural analysis for complex metallic structuresFull life cycle experience in design engineering from concept, into entry into service, and through service retirementExperience with international teamsManagement/leadership experience

What We Offer

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 programAnd more!    

Learn More & Apply Now!​

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!  

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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. 

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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