CSE Structures Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Jupiter, FL

5d•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. Pratt & Whitney's Cold Section Engineering (CSE) team is growing, and we are seeking an experienced, creative, and motivated Structures engineer in military gas-turbine compressors (HPC). This includes rotors, airfoils, cases, and kinematics systems. The selected candidate is expected to use analytical methods to validate the structural integrity of Cold Section hardware.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 2+ years of experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Problem solving skills using FEM for stress/deflection, vibration, LCF, HCF, Fracture Mechanics or Kinematics analyses.
Background in turbomachinery
Excellent analytical, problem solving and trending skills.
Proficiency with ANSYS APDL, NX Simcenter and / or Ansys Workbench.
Strong communication, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
A security clearance is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Structures support across all phases of the design cycle, concept initiation & optimization, preliminary through detailed structures, development, validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service.
Use FE and classical methods for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, damage tolerance, containment, kinematic and optimization analyses.
Cover validation testing (engine and rig) and data-reduction.
Support manufacturing and in-service field investigations.
Participate on multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.
Document and present results to management and external customers.