Principal Structures Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney’s ESTO organization seeks a proactive Principal Structures Engineer in Columbus, GA to support commercial engine programs. You will perform structural assessments of compressor components, collaborating with CIPT, ESTO, quality, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues and improve producibility.

The role requires a BS in Engineering with substantial experience (or an advanced degree with fewer years) and hands-on use of ANSYS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience performing structural analysis of engineering components or hardware with ANSYS or equivalent software.
• Ability to manage multiple technical assignments and communicate engineering findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural analyses for LPC and HPC components using hand calculations and 2D/3D finite element modeling.
• Perform redesigns and improvement projects to enhance producibility and performance.
• Evaluate and disposition quality nonconformances and supplier information requests; identify issues and propose resolutions.
• Collaborate with CIPT, ESTO, quality, and manufacturing teams to develop solutions and deliver structural engineering outputs.
• Document analyses; present results and recommendations to integrated product teams and management.

Skills

ANSYS

Technical communication

Independent project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-08

Country

United States of America

Location

US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of U.S. Person go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

At RTX, the world’s 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.

Principal Structures Engineer

Pratt & Whitney’s Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization is seeking a proactive, goal-oriented, and detail-focused Principal Structures Engineer to support commercial engine programs at Columbus Forge in Columbus, Georgia. In this role, you will perform structural assessments of compressor system blades and vanes while partnering with Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPT), ESTO, quality, and manufacturing engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve hardware producibility.

What You Will Do

• Execute structural analyses for Low-Pressure Compressor (LPC) and High-Pressure Compressor (HPC) components using hand calculations, 2D/3D finite element modeling, approved engineering tools, and engineering judgment.
• Perform structural assessments for proactive redesigns and improvement projects, including initiatives such as Athena for airfoil functional acceptance, to improve product producibility and performance.
• Analyze and support the evaluation and disposition of quality nonconformances and supplier requests for information, identifying technical issues and recommending appropriate resolutions.
• Collaborate with CIPT, ESTO, quality, and manufacturing engineering teams to identify problems, develop solutions, and complete structural engineering deliverables.
• Document structural analyses and present technical results, conclusions, and recommendations to integrated product teams, management, and customers.

Travel Requirement

less than 10% | Domestic, International

What You Will Learn

• Gain advanced structural analysis experience supporting LPC and HPC compressor blades and vanes.
• Develop exposure to commercial engine cold-section rotating and static hardware.
• Build experience using hand calculations, 2D/3D finite element modeling, ANSYS, and Pratt & Whitney engineering standards.
• Gain experience supporting producibility improvements, quality investigations, supplier requests, and proactive engineering projects.
• Strengthen technical communication and leadership skills through collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience performing structural analysis of engineering components or hardware with experience in ANSYS or equivalent structural analysis software, and independently managing multiple technical assignments and communicating engineering findings and recommendations.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience with compressor blades, vanes, rotating hardware, or aerospace engine structures.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office and additional structures-based engineering software.
• Experience supporting process improvement, producibility, quality nonconformance, or supplier-related engineering activities.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with demonstrated professional judgment and ability to develop creative technical solutions.

What We Offer

• Eligible for Relocation.

Department/Segment Overview

Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO): ESTO provides dedicated support by eliminating quality notifications, escapes, works stops and enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts, assemblies, modules, and engines. ESTO covers all engine programs and part families, enabling engine deliveries, first piece reviews, first article inspections, analysis automation, process certification. ESTO also supports the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative in Operations. Technical disciplines in ESTO include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, and Manufacturing Engineering.

Position Classification

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about the 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.