Composites Structural Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Middletown, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. The Pratt & Whitney’s Commercial Composites team within Compression Systems Engineering (CSE), is currently seeking a highly-motivated Composites Engineer to join its team. The individual will have demonstrated expertise in structural analysis, non-linear static and dynamic analysis, and lifing/damage tolerance analysis including user material subroutines. In this role, you will support CIMA (Composites, Impact, Manufacturing and Analysis) with technology, design development, definition, production, and aftermarket phases for composite fan components (e.g. blades, stators, cases, spinners, fairings) on a mix of operational engines and advanced engine development programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8+ years’ relevant experience in Defense/Aerospace or related industries, OR Advanced Degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Advanced Degree in Engineering
Active US Security Clearance
Finite Element Analysis Experience (e.g., ANSYS MAPDL, ANSYS Workbench. ANSYS ACP, NASTRAN, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, Hypermesh)
Knowledge of composite design and analysis technology
Familiarity with non-destructive testing methods for composites
Hands-on composites manufacturing experience using hand layup/autoclave, compression molding, or RTM techniques
Knowledge of advanced textile design and manufacturing
Familiarity with composite design, analysis, and manufacturing
The ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, suppliers and management in varying disciplines
Strong engineering problem solving that will enable the transformation of the organization

Responsibilities

Participate on an Integrated Product Team (IPT), collaborating with multiple disciplines to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost, and weight
Providing structural analysis support throughout conceptual, preliminary, & detailed design phases, to include validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service.
Execution of a gated structures process leading to part validation via sub-element, component, rig, and engine testing
Finite element analysis of homogeneous solid, layered shell, & layered solid (ply-by-ply) models to ensure compliance to engine hardware requirements and structural testing correlation/validation.
Assist in manufacturing process development at suppliers and ensure the manufacturability of component designs, documenting and presenting results to management and external customers
Mentor and Coaching developing engineers on the team