CSE Structures Principal Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

PRATT & WHITNEY seeks an experienced Structural Analysis Engineer for the Compression Systems Engineering team in Middletown, CT. You will provide structures analytical support for gas-turbine compressor components, using FEM and classical methods to assess strength, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance.

Travel about 10% and lead less experienced engineers while coordinating cross-functional design solutions.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8+ years of experience.
• Advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with FEM for stress/deflection, vibration, and damage tolerance analyses.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access program information.

Responsibilities

• Provide structures analytical support for gas-turbine compressor components (HPC).
• Perform design analysis through development, validation, certification, and manufacturing.
• Use FE and classical methods for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance.
• Support validation testing (engine and rig) and data-reduction.
• Participate on multi-discipline teams to balance durability, performance, cost and weight.
• Provide leadership oversight for less experienced engineers and outsourced tasks.
• Coordinate with others to advance technology and improve processes.
• Document and present results to management and customers.
• Travel requirements ~10%.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEM

Vibration analysis

Durability assessment

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree in engineering

Tools

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

Date Posted: 2026-09-11

Country: United States of America

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.

What You Will Do

• Provide structures analytical support for commercial programs, with responsibility for the durability and structural integrity of gas-turbine compressor components (HPC). This includes airfoils, rotors & shafts, cases, and actuation linkage systems. Responsibilities include:
• Provide analytical support for preliminary & detailed design, through 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 in-service field investigations.
• Participate on multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.
• Provide leadership oversight and technical guidance for less experienced engineers and outsourced tasks.
• Coordinate with others to advance technology and improve engineering standard work processes/methods.
• Document and present results to management and external customers.
• Travel Requirements10%

Qualifications You Must Have

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8+ years of experience OR
• Advanced degree with 5+ years of experience
• Background in structural analysis and 8+ years of experience, with demonstrated problem solving skills using FEM for stress/deflection, vibration, and performing LCF, HCF, Fracture Mechanics or Kinematics analyses. .
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong communication and task leadership/coordination skills

What We Offer

• Relocation Eligibility

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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

• 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
• 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.