Core Structures Lifing, Senior Principal Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

1d•$132,400 - $251,600•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 related engineering discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR Advanced degree and 7+ years of experience.
US Citizenship (required due to government programs).
Recognized ability to make technically sound, well‑reasoned engineering decisions and clearly communicate their rationale.
Demonstrated motivation, initiative, and ownership of complex engineering tasks requiring broad technical integration.
Proven ability to operate independently, setting direction for analyses, tools, and workflows with minimal oversight.
Demonstrated capability to manage and lead multiple priorities, projects, and technical teams simultaneously while maintaining high quality and clarity.
Ability to solve complex, undefined problems through deep investigation, conceptual reasoning, and synthesis of best practices.

Nice To Haves

Considered a subject‑matter expert in fatigue, fracture mechanics, dynamics, aeromechanics, or structural lifing methods.
Experience developing new structural analysis tools or processes with enterprise‑wide impact.
Strong proficiency in ANSYS or similar FEA tools, and scripting experience (Python/MATLAB) for automation or tool development.
Experience leading large cross‑functional engineering efforts or customer‑facing technical engagements.
Ability to mentor and coach a variety of engineering teams and establish high standards for technical rigor.
Demonstrated success improving or reinventing engineering processes, standard work, or methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop, deploy, and support world‑class lifing systems and structural analysis tools that enable safe, reliable engine designs.
Lead analysis, research, and specification development across metallic, composite, and non‑metallic structural materials used in engine design and operation.
Perform and guide advanced structural evaluations including damage tolerance, durability, design allowables, dynamics & loads, stress fatigue, thermal analysis, and fracture mechanics.
Provide expert vibration, aeromechanics, fatigue, fracture, probabilistic, and HCF capability guidance to internal teams and external customers.
Lead pre‑ and post‑test data processing, interpret results, and drive technical recommendations.
Develop and implement new structural engineering methods, tools, and process improvements with measurable impact on engineering quality and efficiency.
Direct moderately to large projects or workstreams requiring deep cross‑functional integration.
Serve as a technical authority, mentor, and reviewer for early career engineers, ensuring adherence to high analytical and documentation standards.
Represent the organization in technical discussions with customers, vendors, and executive leadership.
Contribute significantly to engineering standard work, best practices, training materials, and continuous improvement (CORE/AS9100) activities.