Principal Fellow, Structures Discipline Lead (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 221,000 - 419,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Relocation package

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Structures Principal Fellow and Discipline Lead in East Hartford, CT. In this role, you will drive technical excellence and mentor within the Structures discipline while aligning with organizational goals.

You will report to executives and manage discipline health, ensuring strategic technological adoption. A bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering is required, along with significant experience in the aerospace sector.

Salary ranges from $221,000 to $419,000, reflecting your expertise and commitment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years relevant experience or 15+ years with an advanced degree.
• Firm understanding of turbomachinery and gas turbine engines.
• Experience engaging with external customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical focal point in the Structures discipline.
• Maintain and evaluate the organizational discipline health.
• Collaborate with executives to align discipline with strategies.

Skills

Technical communication

Design and analysis knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree with relevant experience

Job description

Job Title and Summary

The Structures Principal Fellow and Discipline Lead (PFDL) is responsible for driving technical excellence, innovation, and strategic alignment within the Structures discipline. This role ensures the development, retention, and application of critical technical skills to meet organizational goals. The individual will act as a key technical authority, mentor, and leader ensuring discipline alignment with business objectives while addressing the company’s near‑term and strategic challenges.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary technical focal point in the Structures discipline.
• Maintain and evaluate the organizational discipline health.
• Balance the introduction of new technologies with right‑sizing activities.
• Collaborate with executives and managers to ensure the discipline aligns with long‑term organizational strategies.
• Develop and foster a sustainable global work‑share distribution and resource planning.
• Drive the improvement of life prediction, impact modeling, vibratory, burst, creep, and other structures tools.
• Streamline structural analysis processes.
• Lead the Structures Discipline Council.
• Advocate for balanced technological adoption with productivity needs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related field with 20+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Firm understanding of design, analysis, materials, and testing of turbomachinery and/or gas turbine engines, including major rotating parts.
• Excellent technical communication skills, including one‑on‑one, group presentations, and written communications.
• Experience engaging with and briefing external customers (e.g., Airlines, DoD) and/or industry organizations (e.g., AIAA).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in the aerospace industry strongly preferred.
• Experience working with internal and external customers solving technical needs and delivering on requirements.
• Understanding of all phases of product development from concept creation to field support.
• Proven strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• Benefits
• Relocation package

Location & Role Type

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Role type: Onsite. Employees will work primarily onsite. Commuting is personal responsibility.

Salary Range

221,000 USD – 419,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Security Clearance

Security clearance type: SC. Security clearance status: Not required. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship required.