Senior Manager, Structural Engineering (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-05-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-ND-JAMESTOWN-P1 ~ 2604 Highway 20 N ~ PLANT 1

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This management position has responsibility for all Structural Analysis Engineering activities for Cargo Systems including new technology pursuits, new product introduction (NPI), sustainment, and aftermarket. The team is composed of several Structural Analysis Engineers and is responsible for the estimation, planning and execution of Cargo Systems structural analysis activities in accordance with stakeholder requirements. This role will report to the Cargo Product Owner and will be based in Jamestown, North Dakota.

This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of three (3) days per week onsite. Additional onsite presence will be required as business needs dictate.

What You Will Do:

• Manage and lead a team of engineers, including interviewing, hiring, assigning work, training, mentoring, coaching and providing performance feedback to ensure consistent application of processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure adequate staffing and execution of new product development programs.
• Develop, communicate, and execute resourcing plans to support future business needs. 
• Forecast future structural analysis demand and provide staffing guidance to the Global Engineering & Technology Centers structural analysis teams.
• Partner with other Collins Aerospace locations and business units to ensure adequate resource levels are met on cargo development programs.
• Participate in college and professional recruiting activities to support the staffing needs of Cargo Systems.
• Collaborate with the Chief Structural Engineer and structural analysis team members to develop and maintain a sound set of processes and methods that will ensure consistent team performance and smooth onboarding of new team members.
• Oversee the estimating process for any Cargo System structural analysis activities.
• Assign resources, track schedule and cost performance, ensure quality compliance.
• Foster a culture of Continuous Improvement and Innovation within the structural analysis engineering discipline.
• Work strategically and tactically to support successful project completion.
• Support business travel up to 10%

                                                               

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically 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 experience.
• Experience as a team lead or similar role.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong technical, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience working aerospace structural analysis tasks.
• Experience leading teams of structural analysis engineers on aerospace new development projects.
• Experience with project management tools and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and leading junior engineers.
• Demonstrated strong communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Adaptability to adjust to business changes and priority shifts. 

What We Offer:

Benefits

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! 

This role may be eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).

Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.

Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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