Principal Structures Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Compression Systems Engineering specialist to provide analytical design support and leadership for aerospace engine components onsite in the US. The role emphasizes FE analysis, validation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to meet durability, performance, and weight goals.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural analysis with FEM tools (ANSYS APDL/Workbench) and can lead junior engineers while coordinating with external teams. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8+ years of structures experience.
• Advanced degree with 5+ years of structures experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for design, development, validation, certification, manufacturing, and service.
• Use FE and classical methods for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, damage tolerance.
• Cover validation testing (engine and rig) and data reduction.
• Support in-service field investigations.
• Participate on multi-discipline teams to balance durability, performance, cost and weight.
• Provide leadership oversight and guidance for junior engineers and outsourced tasks.
• Coordinate with others to advance technology and improve engineering processes.
• Document and present results to management and external customers.

Skills

Structural analysis (FEM)

ANSYS APDL

ANSYS Workbench

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

ANSYS APDL

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-09-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-JUPITER-ADR ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ ADR BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 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.

What You Will Do

• Provide analytical support for detailed design, through development, validation, certification, manufacturing and operational service.
• Use FE and classical methods for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, damage tolerance, containment, kinematic and optimization analyses.
• Cover validation testing (engine and rig) and data-reduction.
• Support in-service field investigations.
• Participate on multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.
• Provide leadership oversight and technical guidance for less experienced engineers and outsourced tasks.
• Coordinate with others to advance technology and improve engineering standard work processes/methods.
• Document and present results to management and external customers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent) with 8+ years of structures experience OR
• Advanced degree with 5+ years of structures experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Background in structural analysis with demonstrated problem solving skills using FEM for stress/deflection, vibration, and performing LCF, HCF, Fracture Mechanics or Kinematics analyses.
• Strong communication and task leadership/coordination skills.
• Structures experience including analytical methods (FEA), hand calculations, and spreadsheet methods
• Background in turbomachinery
• Experience analyzing strength, stress, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and trending skills.
• Advanced proficiency with ANSYS APDL and / or Workbench.
• Demonstrated leadership in engineering continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
• A security clearance is beneficial but not required.

What We Offer

• Relocation Eligibility

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)

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.

Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.

What is my role type?

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

Onsite

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

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.

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.