Onsite Structural Engineer – Aerospace & Defense

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

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