Manager, Structural Engineering, Compression Systems Engineering (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a senior structural engineering manager to lead a team handling analyses, planning, and collaboration across programs. You will guide product development, ensure compliance with AS9100/CORE, and mentor engineers to build technical excellence.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination within a global aerospace environment. Hybrid work and travel up to 10% are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience or 5+ years with an advanced degree.
• U.S. citizenship or eligible to access program materials.

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 and milestones.
• Provide structural guidance for product development, changes, and production issues.
• Review and approve structural analyses and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with structures managers to support AS9100/CORE initiatives.
• Lead employee development through coaching and individual development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

WorkBench

CAD

FEA

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

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.

What Is My Role Type

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We have introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: 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.

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.