Sr Engineer: Structures P3 (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? ASE Structures provides a work environment that fosters increased development fundamentals with knowledge development of fracture mechanics and finite element analysis (ANSYS) modeling, as well as good engineering judgment, with an eye on “common sense”.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
5 years of engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree
U.S. Person/Green Card holder

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of ANSYS required or other FEA software.
Awareness of manufacturing repair processes experience a plus.
Experience using Pratt & Whitney/industry fatigue and fracture mechanics lifing systems: PWLIFE, ARLS, or crack growth (SURCK, Darwin, Franc3D) systems a plus
Strong understanding of low cycle fatigue (LCF) and fatigue / fracture mechanics theory and applications.
Background in structural analysis or mechanical design.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the structural assessments of repairs to commercial engine hot and cold section rotating components.
Knowledge of Integrated Product Development (IPD), Structures Engineering Knowledge System (EKS), and the Product Design Review process.
Coordinate structural analysis requirements for repairs with other ASE technical disciplines and module centers/Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs).
Provide technical coaching and mentoring to entry level structures engineers.
Participate on multi-disciplinary teams to provide design solutions that meet design and life requirements.
Work independently on structural analysis solutions when historical solutions are not available or applicable. Analysis may include both classical methods and/or detailed Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Coordinate with others to advance the technology and improve engineering processes/methods, plus document and present results to management and other technical leaders.
Knowledge of Integrated Product Development (IPD), Structures Engineering Knowledge System (EKS), and the Product Design Review process.
Primary focal for structural analysis memos (SAMs).