Senior Structures Engineer (Onsite)

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. The ability to obtain and maintain an active, existing U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance is required after day 1.

About the role

Pratt & Whitney is looking for a Senior Structures Engineer to support the Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) Structures Team. Join a team responsible for ensuring the durability and structural integrity of next-generation military propulsion systems. You'll solve complex engineering challenges while working alongside multidisciplinary experts throughout the engine development lifecycle, and present analysis results to Pratt & Whitney leadership and customer representatives.

In this role, you will perform structural analysis on military engine programs to demonstrate durability and structural integrity of MSEN components. Hardware to be analyzed includes bearing compartments, gearboxes, lube pumps, oil tanks, tubes, mount brackets, and ducts.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis in support of all phases of product life cycle including preliminary design, detailed design, development testing and validation, certification, delivery support, and post engine production & service support.
• Evaluate MSEN component health during engine validation testing (engine and rig), perform test data reduction and analysis, and confirm test objectives are met.
• Support field investigations.
• Use finite element analysis and classical methods to evaluate strength, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance.
• Serve as the Structures representative on multidisciplinary teams, providing design solutions that balance durability, performance, cost, and weight.
• Collaborate to advance technology and improve engineering standard work processes and methods.
• Document analysis results and present conclusions to PW management and external customers.
• Perform engine test data reduction and provide as-needed on-site or remote engine test coverage.
• Travel: 10% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn

• Advanced aerospace structural analysis techniques for military propulsion systems.
• How analytical models are validated using engine and rig test data.
• End-to-end engine development from preliminary design through certification and production support.
• How multidisciplinary engineering teams solve complex technical challenges.
• Best practices in durability, fatigue, vibration, and damage tolerance assessment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in structural analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace propulsion or turbofan engines.
• Proficiency using ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS Classic, and finite element methods.
• Experience performing hand calculations to validate FEA.
• Lean, CORE, or Six Sigma training.
• Experience presenting technical analyses to engineering leadership or customers, and working on multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Department Overview

The Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles Engineering organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.

This position is classified as onsite. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (payments not guaranteed and dependent on individual, business unit, and company performance).
• Eligible for relocation.