Principal Fellow, Structures Discipline Lead (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney in East Hartford is seeking a primary technical focal in the Structures discipline. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering and 20+ years of experience in relevant fields.

The role includes maintaining organizational discipline health, improving life prediction tools, and collaborating with management. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off, making it a compelling opportunity for experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 15+ years of experience.
• Firm understanding of design, analysis, materials, and testing of turbomachinery.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical focal in the Structures discipline.
• Collaborate with executives to align discipline with organizational strategies.
• Drive the improvement of life‑prediction, modeling, and other tools.

Skills

Technical communication skills

Design and analysis of turbomachinery

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary technical focal 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 workshare 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.
• 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 as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

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 include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Additional benefits such as incentive compensation may be available depending on the business unit.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.