Certification Engineer (Onsite) - HFL33: US049-Medley, FL 9100 NW 105 Circle , Medley, FL, 33178 USA

We are hiring for a Senior Certification Engineer onsite, in Miami, FL. Reporting to the Certification Manager, the Sr. Certification Engineer will be responsible for the research, planning, and execution of the FAA certification process for business jet aircraft seats and seating components.

This position does offer relocation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs standard engineering assignments usually representing a significant portion of a larger project. Selects engineering techniques to solve problems and make design decisions.
• Represents the Structural Certification team in internal technical and design reviews.
• Compiles FAA certification documentation for submission to aircraft OEM's and regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for the review and approval of design changes for certification substantiation.
• Supports design optimization tasks (e.g. weight reduction, certification by analysis).
• Leads component level and certification testing as required. Performs material selection and material specification correlation.
• Participates as a team member in a specific phase of a broad engineering project.
• Directs preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects.
• Provides technical leadership to a small group of temporarily assigned engineers and technicians.
• Ensures successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints.
• Participates in defining of engineering approaches and in planning/scheduling work.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 6 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work with various organizations/product lanes internally and support the team to success.
• Familiarity with various tasks involved in certification and testing of airplane interior components.
• 3 or more years of Engineering and/or Certification/Test experience
• Ability to identify and understand failure modes of systems.
• Prior experience reviewing and approving drawings.
• Working knowledge of PMA/TSO/STC/OEM qualification and certification.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and productively with team members and cross functional teams.
• Prior experience reviewing and approving drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare and give presentations.
• Experience and familiarity with FEA modeling applications including the review of analysis results is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work proficiently in Microsoft Office Suite applications and engineering related software programs.

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.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected, and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

Collins Aerospace Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.

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!

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year.

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.