Aerospace Structural Dynamics Engineer II

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an engineer to perform structural analyses and evaluate changes impacting vibration and dynamic loads on aerospace engines. The role emphasizes FEA methods, rotordynamics and collaboration with RTX teams.

The candidate will support engine tests with predictive analysis, work on automation in analysis processes, and may travel up to 10% to customer sites or manufacturing locations. This is an onsite US-based position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2 years of work experience or a Master's degree.
• Experience with structural engineering fundamentals including load calculations and vibrations.
• Experience with finite element analysis.
• Willingness to travel 10%

Responsibilities

• Execute structural analyses with moderate direction from experienced engineers.
• Evaluate engineering changes for acceptable structural and system dynamic impacts.
• Analyze system-level vibratory responses for damaging modes of vibration.
• Generate high-fidelity solutions of mechanical loads through primary structural components.
• Support engine test with predictions.
• Assist in root cause investigation and disposition of abnormal vibration and loads events.
• Identify opportunities for automation and error-proofing in analysis processes.
• Collaborate with peers and RTX colleagues on tool improvements to reduce analysis time and mistake-proof existing methods.

Skills

Structural analysis

Vibrations analysis

Finite element analysis

Rotordynamics

Education

BachelorF s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Nastran modeling

Job description

RTX is seeking an engineer to perform structural analyses and evaluate changes impacting vibration and dynamic loads on aerospace engines. The role emphasizes FEA methods, rotordynamics and collaboration with RTX teams.

The candidate will support engine tests with predictive analysis, work on automation in analysis processes, and may travel up to 10% to customer sites or manufacturing locations. This is an onsite US-based position with competitive benefits.