Core Structures Lifing, Senior Engineer (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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, or a related engineering field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to government program participation.
- Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for analysis automation.
- Working knowledge of fatigue and fracture mechanics.
- Experience with ANSYS or similar FEA tools.
- Strong analytical judgment and detail‑oriented work habits.
- Ability to rapidly learn new processes, tools, and engineering methods.
- Proven ability to work independently with strong initiative and self-motivation.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis in low cycle fatigue, damage tolerance, vibration, and fracture mechanics.
- Support development and improvement of structural analysis and lifing tools, including opportunities for automation and Python-based processing.
- Build or modify finite element models (ANSYS or equivalent).
- Complete pre‑ and post‑test data processing to support engineering evaluations.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to validate assumptions and ensure technical alignment.
- Identify opportunities to streamline internal workflows and propose improvements.
- Communicate analysis results, risks, and progress clearly to peers and leadership.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
- Relocation Package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
