Principal Engineer - Structural Engineering

RTX (Raytheon); Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) seeks an experienced structural engineer to lead and mentor teams in compressor hardware and gas turbine components. The role emphasizes ANSYS FEA, substantiation documentation, and effective cross-functional collaboration to meet project milestones.

Hybrid role with on-site and off-site work. The candidate should have deep knowledge in structural methods, strong communication, and a proactive mindset for continuous improvement and technical mentorship.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or higher required.
• Extensive experience in structural analysis of compressor hardware.
• Proven ability to write substantiation documentation and present to customers.

Responsibilities

• Support manager in developing capable structural engineers.
• Perform ANSYS Finite Element Analysis for stress and life prediction.
• Write substantiation reports and deliver technical presentations.

Skills

Structural analysis

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Written communication

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17 Country: India Location: IN-KA-BENGALURU-NORTHGATE ~ Sy No 2/2 Venkatala Village ~ SY NO 2/2 VENKATALA VILLAGE, Yelahanka Hobli

Position Role Type: Hybrid

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support manager in developing fully capable, highly proficient structural engineers in CSE
• Support ensuring the successful execution of projects using Engineering Standard Work (ESW).
• Perform state-of-the-art ANSYS Finite Element Analysis for stress, vibration, determination of low cycle fatigue life and residual life (fracture mechanics) prediction.
• Ability to write clear substantiation documentation, as well as to create and provide impactful, persuasive technical presentations to internal and external customers.
• Drive execution efficiency on project commitments with high technical quality
• Support planning and manage the technical tasks and milestones, resources, employee development
• Provide classroom and on the job training on structural methods, tools and processes
• Coach and mentor young structural engineers and interns
• Collaborate with project, discipline stakeholders to resolve key structural problems
• Embrace a continuous improvement philosophy. Develop and incorporate new ways to advance technology and improve processes as an individual and as a team contributor.
• Contribute to PW IEC and Global structural engineering discipline forums

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 13+ years prior relevant engineering experience OR Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 11+ years prior relevant engineering experience
• Excellent structural analysis experience on compressor hardware, especially Rotors, casings and kinematics
• Strong technical skills in structural engineering tools & methods
• Demonstrated effectiveness in working across functions, organizations, and all levels of management
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Broad understanding of gas turbine engine fundamentals and associated components
• Results focus and the ability to drive tasks to completion through disciplined execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the development of gas turbine engine compressor hardware
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a consistent record of collaboration, innovation, and initiative
• Eager to learn new things, contribute a fresh perspective, and share knowledge with others
• A passion for mentorship and professional development of others

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Hybrid:

Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.