Date Posted:

2023-12-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Pratt & Whitney's Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) structures team is looking for an experienced Principal Structures Engineer to lead structural analyses on Externals hardware on military engine programs. 

What You Will Do:

Lead structural analysis relentless root cause analyses (RRCA) teams including directing analysis work, assigning, and closing action items, mentoring team members, presenting results to engineering leadership and external customers; and performing structural analysis on Externals or similar hardware using a combination of hand calculations, PW tools, and finite element analysis. 

Lead outsourced vendors in performing analyses consistent with internal guidelines and customer specifications.

Offer mentorship and guidance to early-career engineers, focusing on enhancing their proficiency in Electromagnetic Susceptibility and Emission (ESW).

Improve and generate internal guidelines and training.

Conduct and support testing activities, including creating test plans, selecting instrumentation and test limits, assisting in rig design and loading mechanisms, performing structural analysis of test hardware, evaluating test data, and presenting results to leadership and customers.

Travel: less than 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 8 years prior relevant engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with 5 years of relevant engineering experience.

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

Qualifications We Prefer:

Perform structural analysis on externals or similar hardware using a combination of hand calculations, PW tools, and finite element analysis experience.

Experience utilizing ANSYS classic and/or Workbench.

Siemens NX Advanced Simulation expertise.

Led structural analysis relentless root cause analyses (RRCA) teams including directing analysis work, assigning, and closing action items, mentoring team members, and presenting results to engineering leadership; and Led outsourced vendors in performing ESW analyses.

Improve ESW and the creation of Pratt & Whitney training experience.

What We Offer:

Relocation package available per company policy.Work location: East Hartford, CT (Preferred) or West Palm Beach, FL.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Department/Segment Overview: Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles Engineering 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.

What is my role type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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