Lead Dynamics Engineer, Aircraft Wheels & Brakes

Prattwhitney

Troy (OH)

On-site

USD 107,500 - 204,500

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Three weeks vacation
Generous 401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Mental health support
Wellness incentives

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Troy, OH is seeking an experienced Principal Dynamics Engineer to support the Aircraft Wheels & Brakes product line. The role focuses on leading structural dynamics projects and validating simulations using CAE tools.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 8 years of relevant experience, with expertise in structural dynamics and data acquisition. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range from $107,500 to $204,500 annually.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience (or 5 years with advanced degree).
  • 5+ years of experience in structural dynamics, NVH, and/or friction-induced vibration product development.
  • Experience in test instrumentation, data acquisition, and model validation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural dynamics projects for aircraft wheels & brakes.
  • Create and validate structural dynamics models using CAE tools.
  • Provide testing oversight for data acquisition and analysis.

Skills

Structural dynamics
Dynamics modeling and simulation
Data acquisition
Signal processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or advanced degree

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical
LS‑Dyna
Abaqus Explicit
MATLAB
Python

Job description

Prattwhitney in Troy, OH is seeking an experienced Principal Dynamics Engineer to support the Aircraft Wheels & Brakes product line. The role focuses on leading structural dynamics projects and validating simulations using CAE tools.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 8 years of relevant experience, with expertise in structural dynamics and data acquisition. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range from $107,500 to $204,500 annually.

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