Manager, Structural Engineering, Compression Systems Engineering (Hybrid)

RTX; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX seeks a senior structural engineering leader in Aguadilla, PR for a hybrid role. You will oversee a team of structural engineers, align plans with program milestones, and ensure robust analyses.

This role requires extensive FEM/FEA experience, leadership, and collaboration across global teams. English communication and travel up to 10% are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of structural engineers, including resource allocation, task assignment, and performance oversight.
• Develop technical plans and manpower strategies aligned with program requirements.
• Provide structural guidance for product development, improvements, engineering changes, production issues, and investigations.
• Review and approve structural analyses and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with structures discipline managers to maintain alignment and support continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
• Lead employee development through coaching and mentorship.

Skills

FEM analysis

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Workbench

CAD

Job description

Date Posted

2026-07-30

Country

United States of America

Location

US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

Position Role Type

Hybrid

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

None/Not Required

At RTX, the world 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

• Manage a team of structural engineers, including resource allocation, task assignment, and performance oversight and performance planning reviews.

• Develop technical plans and manpower strategies aligned with program requirements, priorities, and milestones.

• Provide structural guidance for product development, improvements, engineering changes, production issues, and investigations.

• Review and approve structural analyses and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Collaborate with structures discipline managers to maintain alignment and support continuous improvement and AS9100/CORE initiatives.

• Lead employee development through coaching, technical skill building, individual development plans, and policy adherence.

• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.

• Travel is up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering

• 8 years of engineering experience or an Advanced Degree with 5 years of engineering experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

• Problem solving skills using FEM for stress/deflection, vibration, and performing LCF, HCF, Fracture Mechanics or Kinematics analyses.

• Experience with ANSYS, Workbench, CAD and FEA.

• Experience leading teams in the successful execution of tasks to meet technical requirements.

• Capability to work and lead in collaboration with teams located across all GEC.

• Communication, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff.

• Analytical and problem solving skills.

• Focus on results and the ability to drive tasks to completion.

What We Offer:

• Employee Scholar Program

What Is My Role Type:

• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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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