Lead Mechanical Design Engineer — Aerospace & FEA Expert

RTX (Raytheon); Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Engineer to produce CAD models and blueprints for Pratt & Whitney engine equipment. You will apply mechanics knowledge to perform structural analyses and mentor junior engineers in modeling and drafting. Travel up to 10% is expected.

The role requires a STEM degree and 8+ years or an advanced degree with 5+ years, with CAD/FEA proficiency and DoD clearance eligibility. Onsite duties on site Middletown, CT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 8 years of engineering experience or an Advanced Degree in with 5 years of experience.
• Experience with mechanical design, drafting and engineering review within manufacturing, industrial or assembly equipment environments.
• Experience reviewing designs for manufacturability, tolerance stack-ups, fit/function, and assembly sequencing.
• Experience with CAD modeling and drafting software (NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience with a FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software and structural analysis methods.
• U.S. Citizen - 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

Responsibilities

• Produce technically sound computer aided design models and blueprints for equipment used in the assembly, disassembly, and inspection of Pratt & Whitney engine products.
• Adhere to the Assembly Equipment Engineering standards and procedures, following ASME Y14.5 standards for the production of quality blueprints.
• Apply knowledge of engineering mechanics, statics, and strength of materials to perform comprehensive structural analysis of assembly equipment designs. Analysis may include both classical methods of hand calculations and/or creation of finite element models (FEM) for detailed finite element analysis (FEA) using Ansys Workbench.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during product development while effectively prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and ensuring clear communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentor junior and new engineers in learning and developing accurate and correct modeling, drafting and analysis methods and techniques.
• Travel is up to 10%.

Skills

CAD modeling

GD&T

FEA/Structural analysis

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Security clearance

Engineering mechanics

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) with 5+ years

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS Workbench

Teamcenter

Job description

RTX is seeking an experienced Engineer to produce CAD models and blueprints for Pratt & Whitney engine equipment. You will apply mechanics knowledge to perform structural analyses and mentor junior engineers in modeling and drafting. Travel up to 10% is expected.

The role requires a STEM degree and 8+ years or an advanced degree with 5+ years, with CAD/FEA proficiency and DoD clearance eligibility. Onsite duties on site Middletown, CT.