Principal Engineer, Structural Engineering (Hybrid)

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Civil Engineering

• 8 years of experience in engineering or an Advanced degree with 5 years of engineering experience

• 4 years of experience with structural analysis

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• Experience working in the Aerospace Industry

• Previous gas turbine experience

• Team oriented and cultural awareness

• Experience with ANSYS, Workbench, NX, CAD and FEA.

• Demonstrated problem solving skills using FEM for stress/deflection, vibration, and performing LCF, HCF, Fracture Mechanics, Strength, Buckling or Kinematics analyses.

• Experience managing projects or processes.

• Experience mentoring and coaching mid-level engineers.

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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

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  Execute complex structural analysis via hand calculations, 2D and 3D finite element modeling, using the latest P&W Engineering Standard Work, analytical tools, and engineering judgement.

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  Provide oversight and technical guidance for less experienced engineers and outsourced tasks.

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  Perform structural analysis and provide analytical support through all design phases and provide support to manufacturing and operational services.

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  Use finite element and classical methods for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, residual life (fracture mechanics) prediction, damage tolerance, containment, kinematic and optimization analyses.

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  Support production and in-service field investigations.

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  Document analysis and present results and associated recommendation to integrated product teams, management, and customers.

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  Participate on multi-discipline integrated product teams as the structures expert, providing design solutions that balance customer requirements for performance, cost, schedule, and other requirements.

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  Develop and sustain a healthy work relationship based on mutual trust with peers, internal and external customers where significant interaction is expected.

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  Attend and have participation in group meetings, teleconferences and/or training required.

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  Based on business needs, the incumbent may be required to support other duties/functions within the company.

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  Actively participate in initiatives for continuous improvement using CORE tools and support AS9100 efforts.

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  Support structures community initiatives.

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  Travel is up to 10%.

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  English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.

• Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.

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