RTX
Stress Engineer
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Date Posted:
2026-08-12
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Ayrshire, South Ayrshire
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Role:
Stress Engineer
Location:
Prestwick - On site role
At RTX, the world's 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.
At our Prestwick Service Centre, we specialise in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft engine nacelle systems and engine components. We are proud to serve a wide range of customers, delivering high-quality, reliable MRO services across Europe and the Middle East.
Due to growth an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Engineering Team as a Stress Engineer onsite where you will play a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and certification compliance of aircraft structures.
What You Will Do
As a Stress Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality structural analysis and repair solutions. Your key responsibilities will include:
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- Evaluating and designing structural repairs in compliance with certification requirements and Airworthiness Authority regulations
- Creating structural substantiation for repairs and modifications to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant solutions
- Performing structural analysis using both hand calculations and computer-based methods
- Working with composite materials and established repair design practices
- Ensuring compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements, including EH&S, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property, and International Trade Compliance
What You Will Learn
This role will support your continued technical and professional development, providing exposure to:
- Advanced structural repair design and substantiation techniques
- Application of composite materials in aerospace structures
- Regulatory and certification requirements within an MRO environment
- Cross-functional collaboration within a multi-disciplinary engineering team
- Real-world aircraft structural challenges from concept through implementation
Qualifications We Prefer
- Proficiency in MS Office, with experience using MathCAD, FEA, and analysis tools such as Patran and Nastran
- A degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline
- Experience in a similar role in an aerospace environment is essential
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical, quality-focused approach
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Commitment to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace
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What We Offer
We believe our people are our greatest asset. When you join Collins Aerospace, you’ll benefit from:
- A competitive salary
- Industry-leading pension scheme (double match contribution up to 10%)
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance and Group Income Protection scheme participation
- Employee Assistance Programme and flexible benefits platform
- Annual leave buy/sell scheme to support work life balance
- Flexible working arrangements in a clean, safe, and modern environment
Our Advanced Structures team develops safe, reliable, and innovative structural solutions using advanced materials and cutting-edge technology. Our work ensures the structural integrity of aircraft throughout all phases of flight and supports critical operations such as cargo transport and rescue missions.
As a global team, we are committed to continuous improvement and to making aviation safer, more sustainable, and more affordable for the future!
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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