CSE Structures Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Florida; On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney's Cold Section Engineering (CSE) team is looking for a Structures engineer with experience in military gas-turbine compressors. You will validate structural integrity using analytical methods for rotors, airfoils, cases, and kinematics systems.

Join a team that supports design through service, performs FE analyses, validates against engine/rig tests, and collaborates to balance durability, performance, cost and weight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Structures support across all phases of the design cycle from concept to service.
• Perform FEM and classical analyses for strength, stress, vibration, and fatigue.
• Cover validation testing and data-reduction, and support manufacturing and field investigations.
• Collaborate in multi-discipline teams to balance durability, performance, cost, and weight.
• Document and present results to management and external customers.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

FEM analysis

Structure analysis

Vibration analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS APDL

NX Simcenter

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-09

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-JUPITER-ADR ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ ADR BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

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.

Pratt & Whitney's Cold Section Engineering (CSE) team is growing, and we are seeking an experienced, creative, and motivated Structures engineer in military gas-turbine compressors (HPC). This includes rotors, airfoils, cases, and kinematics systems. The selected candidate is expected to use analytical methods to validate the structural integrity of Cold Section hardware.

What You Will Do

• Structures support across all phases of the design cycle, concept initiation & optimization, preliminary through detailed structures, development, validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service.
• Use FE and classical methods for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, damage tolerance, containment, kinematic and optimization analyses.
• Cover validation testing (engine and rig) and data-reduction.
• Support manufacturing and in-service field investigations.
• Participate on multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.
• Document and present results to management and external customers.
• Travel Requirements: 10%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 2+ years of experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Problem solving skills using FEM for stress/deflection, vibration, LCF, HCF, Fracture Mechanics or Kinematics analyses.
• Background in turbomachinery
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and trending skills.
• Proficiency with ANSYS APDL, NX Simcenter and / or Ansys Workbench.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• A security clearance is beneficial but not required.

What We Offer

• Relocation Assistance

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)

Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.

Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.

What is my role type?

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:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.