Principal Structures Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Jupiter, FL

2d•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. This role provides analytical support for detailed design, through development, validation, certification, manufacturing and operational service. It involves using FE and classical methods for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, damage tolerance, containment, kinematic and optimization analyses. The role also covers validation testing (engine and rig) and data-reduction, supports in-service field investigations, and participates on multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight. Additionally, it provides leadership oversight and technical guidance for less experienced engineers and outsourced tasks, coordinates with others to advance technology and improve engineering standard work processes/methods, and documents and presents results to management and external customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 8+ years of structures experience OR Advanced degree with 5+ years of structures 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

Background in structural analysis with demonstrated problem solving skills using FEM for stress/deflection, vibration, and performing LCF, HCF, Fracture Mechanics or Kinematics analyses.
Strong communication and task leadership/coordination skills.
Structures experience including analytical methods (FEA), hand calculations, and spreadsheet methods
Background in turbomachinery
Experience analyzing strength, stress, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance
Excellent analytical, problem solving and trending skills.
Advanced proficiency with ANSYS APDL and / or Workbench.
Demonstrated leadership in engineering continuous improvement.
Strong communication, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
A security clearance is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide analytical support for detailed design, through 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 in-service field investigations.
Participate on multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.
Provide leadership 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.