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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.

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

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Principal Structures Engineer for the Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) Structures team to lead structural analyses on Externals hardware on military engine programs focused on MSEN structures top technical issues, mentoring earlier in career engineers,  PL3 review of team members work, implementing improvements to structures methods and engineering standard work, and presenting results to customers and both MSEN and Program executive leadership. 

What You Will Do:

• Perform structural analysis on Externals or similar hardware using a combination of hand calculations, Pratt & Whitney (PW) tools, and finite element analysis utilizing ANSYS Classic and ANSYS Workbench.
• Lead structural analysis and relentless root cause analysis (RRCA) teams, including directing analysis work, assigning and closing action items,  mentoring team members, and presenting results to engineering leadership. 
• Lead outsourced vendors in performing Engineering Standard Work (ESW) analyses; Mentor and guide early career engineers with a specific emphasis on ESW proficiency improvement; and actively improve ESW and the creation of PW play training. 
• Support engine testing, including onsite test coverage, instrumentation selection, and limit creation, engine data post-processing, and reporting results to the engine program. 
• Perform hardware testing in PWs applied mechanics lab.  Experience should include working with the lab to create a test plan, select instrumentation, assist in rig design and mechanism of loading, structural analysis of test hardware, evaluation of test data, and presentation of results to MSEN leadership. 
• Travel up to 10 (Domestic and International).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 8 years of prior relevant engineering experience performing structural analysis, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant engineering experience performing structural analysis.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance at the Secret level is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience performing structural analysis on externals or similar hardware using a combination of hand calculations, PW tools, and finite element analysis.  
• Skilled in ANSYS Classic and ANSYS Workbench; Siemens NX Advanced Simulation. 

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Department/Segment 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.

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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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