Principal Structural Engineer - Certification (ONSITE)

Date Posted: 2026-07-06 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-WINSTON SALEM-190 ~ 190 Oak Plaza Blvd ~ BLDG 190 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required Reporting to the Certification Manager, the Principal Engineer will be responsible for the research, planning, and execution of the regulatory certification process for interior components of airplanes.  The individual may be involved in various certification efforts to support certification of articles for installation on new and in-service aircraft, as well as redesign, repair, upgrade, re-configuration, and/or modification of aircraft interiors, and will be accountable for the qualification & certification of these articles. This is an onsite position in Winston Salem, North Carolina. What you will do: Prepares appropriate documentation for assigned projects, which includes Cert plans, Similarity/Compliance Reports, Qualification plans, Qualification reports, defining test pass/fail criteria, formulation of different templates for reports, etc. Leads or coordinates internal/external activities to ensure that all agreed upon certification requirements are met. This may include working closely with the DERs, ODAs, DOAs, OEMs, or FAA/CAAs and/or foreign regulatory agency personnel. Conducts reviews of complex analyses and tests pertaining to the development of new designs, methods, materials, and reports to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and provide constructive feedback. Reviews complex drawings and reports to ensure conformity to regulatory requirements. As required, checks for document clarity, completeness, form, fit, function, and conformity to standards, procedures, and specifications. Research regulations, develops critical data, and generates documentation in response to customer/integrator requirements and/or FAA or foreign regulatory agency requests. Communicates with customer to establish understanding of customer's technical requirements and convey certification capabilities, requirements, organizational expertise. Identifies new business opportunities. Creates technical proposals for customers by integrating knowledge of product, regulatory requirements, market, price point, organizational capabilities, and business strategy. Coordinates and/or leads continuous improvement initiatives that involve cross-functional team settings and responsibilities. Execute strategies to improve certification efficiency, reduce cost and demonstration of airworthiness with regulatory agencies and OEM’s. Develop engineering techniques and on various engineering disciplines to solve problems and make design & certification decisions. Participates as a team player across the organization and keep the values and vision of the organization. Up to 10% travel, based on business needs. 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 experience A Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Civil engineering is required per FAA agreement ​ Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.  The company will not seek an export authorization for this role Qualifications we prefer: Ability to work with various organizations/product lanes internally and support the team to success. Experience and involvement in certification and testing of airplane interior components. Engineering and/or Certification/Test experience, including prior experience in certification by test and certification by analysis. Applied experience with failure modes of systems. 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. What we offer:   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!  Learn More & Apply Now! 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 read