CSE GTF HPC Structures Senior Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Middletown, NJ

4d•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. Provide structures analytical support for GTF commercial programs, with responsibility for the durability and structural integrity of gas-turbine compressor components. This includes airfoils, rotors & shafts, cases, and actuation linkage systems.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 5+ years of experience OR Advanced degree with 3+ years of experience
Experience using FEM for stress/deflection, vibration, and performing LCF, HCF, Fracture Mechanics or Kinematics analyses
Background in structural analysis
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Strong communication and task coordination skills.

Responsibilities

Provide analytical support for preliminary & detailed design, through development, validation, certification, manufacturing and operational service.
Cover validation testing (engine and rig) and data-reduction.
Support in-service field investigations.
Use FE and classical methods for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, damage tolerance, containment, kinematic and optimization analyses.
Participate on multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.
Provide oversight and technical guidance for less experienced engineers and outsourced tasks.
Coordinate with others to advance technology and improve engineering standard work processes/methods.
Document and present results to management and external customers.