Engineer II: Structural - Engine Dynamics and Loads (Onsite)

Hardware FYI; East Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RTX, Pratt & Whitney unit, seeks an engineer to perform structural analyses for aircraft engines at our East Hartford site. You will run finite element analyses, evaluate changes for dynamic impact, and support engine tests with predictive loads, aiding root-cause investigations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in structural dynamics and rotordynamics, with Nastran experience and travel up to 10%. This is an onsite role with comprehensive benefits and compensation aligned to market norms.

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, load calculations and vibrations.
• Experience with finite element analysis and rotordynamics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural analyses with moderate direction from experienced engineers.
• Evaluate engineering changes for structural and dynamic impacts.
• Analyze system vibratory responses and generate high-fidelity loads.
• Support engine test with predictive analyses and root-cause investigations.
• Identify automation opportunities and improve analysis processes.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA

Vibrations

Rotordynamics

Nastran modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Nastran

Finite element software

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-08

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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:

• 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

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field 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
• 10% Travel

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s Degree with at least 1 year of work experience
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience
• Demonstrated experience with aerospace structural load or vibratory analysis and/or model calibration
• Experience in system level engineering
• 3-4 years of demonstrated experience with rotordynamics or Nastran modeling

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work.We’veintroduced role types to help you understand how you willoperatein 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 attendselect 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.

• 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

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.

• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

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