Principal Fellow, Structures Discipline Lead (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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? The Structures Principal Fellow and Discipline Lead (PFDL) is responsible for driving technical excellence, innovation, and strategic alignment within the Structures discipline. This role ensures the development, retention, and application of critical technical skills to meet organizational goals. The individual will act as a key technical authority, mentor, and leader ensuring discipline alignment with business objectives while addressing the companies near term and strategic challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field
20+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 15+ years of relevant experience.
Possess a firm understanding of design, analysis, materials, and Testing of turbomachinery and/or gas turbine engines, including major rotating parts.
Excellent technical communication skills, including 1-on-1, group presentations, and written communications.
Experience engaging with and briefing external Customers (e.g. Airlines, DoD) and/or Industry organizations (e.g. AIAA)
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

Experience in the aerospace industry strongly preferred
Experience in working with internal and external customers solving technical needs and delivering on requirements
Understanding of all phases of product development from concept creation to field support
Proven strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical focal in the Structures discipline.
Maintain and evaluate the organizational discipline health.
Balance the introduction of new technologies with right sizing activities.
Collaborate with executives and managers to ensure the discipline aligns with long-term organizational strategies
Develop and foster as a sustainable global workshare distribution and resource planning.
Drive the improvement of life prediction, impact modeling, vibratory, burst, creep and other structures tools
Streamline structural analysis processes
Lead the Structures Discipline Council
Advocate for balanced technological adoption with productivity needs