Engineer, Structures Engineering (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Scholar program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT is seeking an engineering professional to join the Compression Systems Engineering team focusing on structural analysis for fan, low/high pressure compressor components. You will apply robust analysis methods to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective designs.

Responsibilities include performing FEM analyses with Ansys and Teamcenter Simcenter, identifying risks, and collaborating with design and aero teams to advance both military and commercial engine

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• Mechanical Structures engineering experience
• Proficiency in Teamcenter/Simcenter, Ansys, and classical methods of analysis
• Candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in static hardware structural assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conducts structures analysis on components and assemblies to ensure cost efficiency, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Identify structural risks within moderate scope to ensure project completion.
• Help with new products and processes and improve existing products to meet business needs.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis using Ansys and Teamcenter Simcenter.
• Complete multidisciplinary task and/or work closely with other Cold Section Engineering disciplines (Design, Heat Transfer, Structures, and Aero).

Skills

FEM analysis

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter/Simcenter

Ansys

Job description

Job Overview

Date Posted: 2026-09-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF2 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF2 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. Fan Military structures team is seeking an established Engineering professional with desire to work Structures Analysis Processes. Experience in commercial and military Fan, Low Pressure Compressor, and High Pressure Compressor analysis is a plus. If you have relevant structures background or experience in these areas and possess the skills and motivation to bring new ideas into practice, we would like to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Conducts structures analysis on components and/or assemblies, when required, to ensure that designs are cost efficient, manufacturable, and reliable.
• Identify structural risks within work of moderate scope to ensure project completion.
• Help with new products and processes and improves and maintains existing products to help create better products or processes and ensure that the current and future needs of the business are met.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis with tools including Ansys and Teamcenter Simcenter.
• Complete multidisciplinary task and/or work closely with other Cold Section Engineering disciplines(Design, Heat Transfer, Structures, and Aero).

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• Mechanical Structures engineering experience
• Proficiency in Teamcenter/Simcenter, Ansys, and classical methods of analysis
• Candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in static hardware structural assessments.

Compression Systems Engineering

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.

Work Location & Hours

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.

Salary

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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

Employer Statements

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.

Privacy and Policies

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Additional Information

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.