Principal Structures Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

8d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented Principal Structures Engineer to join our Hot Section Engineering Support to Operations division. In this critical leadership role, you will serve as the definitive discipline authority within our Integrated Product Teams—driving structural integrity, technical excellence, and quality for world-class commercial and military hot-section rotating and airfoil components currently in active production.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or in a related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience includes engineering experience and knowledge of structural analysis methods (stress analysis, LCF/HCF fatigue, and fracture mechanics).
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
Proven experience leading engineering teams within an aerospace manufacturing or production support environment.
Proficiency in modeling tools and programming languages (e.g., ANSYS, APDL, Workbench, ABAQUS, Python, MATLAB, NX Simcenter/Teamcenter, or SAP).
Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of translating complex technical realities into clear, impactful strategies for varied audiences.
Active experience driving process improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous manufacturing optimization).

Responsibilities

Serve as the Component Executive / Operational Military Engine (OCE/OME) Structures leader within Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO), spearheading production support, proactive producibility tasks, and high-impact engineering design changes.
Direct, mentor, and oversee domestic and international Out-Source (O/S) engineering teams, serving as the primary Pratt & Whitney focal point to ensure high-quality, timely task completion aligned with business priorities.
Conduct and oversee complex structural evaluations—including Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS, NX Simcenter), Fracture Mechanics, and Low/High Cycle Fatigue Life Cycle Predictions—to resolve critical quality issues and streamline supplier transitions.
Author and delegate non-conformance structural assessments for critical military and commercial components using 2D/3D modeling and hand calculations, ensuring flawless alignment with P&W Engineering Standard Work.
Partner with multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to pioneer innovative structural solutions that seamlessly balance component performance, cost, manufacturing schedule, and quality requirements.