Structures Engineer P2 (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. The Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering (ASE) department executes both military and commercial repair design and repairs substantiations for engines. We create and improve ASE business and repair development tools. We design, develop, and qualify military repair tooling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
2 years of engineering experience or an advanced degree
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.

Nice To Haves

Background in structural analysis or mechanical design.
Working knowledge of ANSYS or other FEA software.
Awareness of manufacturing repair processes experience a plus.
Experience using P&W fatigue and fracture mechanics lifing systems.
Experience with fatigue and fracture analysis is preferred.
Primary practitioner for structural analysis memos (SAMs).

Responsibilities

Responsible for the structural assessments of repairs to hot and cold section commercial engine rotating components.
Participate in 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 detailed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for strength, stress, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance.
Coordinate with others to advance the technology and improve engineering standard work processes/methods, plus document and present results.
Knowledge of Integrated Product Development (IPD), Structures Engineering Knowledge System (EKS), and the Product Design Review process.