Structures Engineer II (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney•East Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Hot Section Engineering (HSE) at Pratt & Whitney is currently looking for an entry-level Engineer in Structures Engineering to join our team in support of commercial and military gas turbine engines. In HSE, we are responsible for the design, analysis and validation of the Combustor/Diffuser, Turbine, Augmenter and Exhaust Nozzle jet engine components which operate at substantially elevated temperatures. This position is part of our Engineering Development Program (EDP). EDP participants will complete three to four rotations to build technical breadth and leadership abilities before graduating from the program.

Requirements

Master’s Degree, or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with 2 years experience obtained by start date.
Experience with the following: Finite Element Modeling Programs (ANSYS), Analysis of stresses for Calculation of Life and Strength
Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Degree.
Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience

Responsibilities

Analyze, research, and develop metallic, non-metallic or composite structural materials for product design and operation.
Engage in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical tests of our structural materials.
Collaborate in multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions to balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.
Plan and cover validation testing (engine & rig) and data-reduction.
Support production and in-service field investigations
Utilize finite-element and classical methods to perform strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, damage tolerance, containment, kinematic and optimization analyses.