Senior Structures Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

20h•$86,800 - $165,200•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. Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Structures Engineer to join the Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) Fan Blades and Static Hardware team within Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO). In this role, you will support commercial and military engine production by leading structural assessments, resolving technical and quality challenges, improving hardware producibility, and mentoring internal and outsourced engineers to meet delivery and engineering performance targets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of relevant engineering experience, or an advanced engineering degree with 3 years of relevant engineering experience.
Relevant experience demonstrating engineering analysis and problem-solving capabilities applicable to structural assessments and production support.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering, with advanced technical expertise.
Extensive manufacturing-focused engineering experience in the aerospace or mechanical industry.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in ANSYS or equivalent finite element analysis tools.
Knowledge of fatigue and fracture mechanics.
Proficiency with Pratt & Whitney proprietary tools and Engineering Knowledge Systems.

Responsibilities

Lead production support activities, including critical quality issues, supplier transitions, Class II engineering changes, and proactive producibility improvements to support delivery targets.
Perform structural assessments using hand calculations, finite element modeling, engineering standard work, analytical tools, and sound engineering judgment with minimal oversight.
Provide technical mentorship and review structural analyses to strengthen team capabilities and promote engineering safety and best practices.
Oversee outsourced engineering teams and review deliverables to ensure technical quality, accuracy, and compliance with engineering requirements.
Drive continuous improvement and strategic engineering initiatives to enhance cold-section hardware producibility, team performance, and alignment with ESTO values.