Principal Structures Engineer (Onsite)

globalhr; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Structures Engineer in West Palm Beach, FL to lead structural analyses for cold-section hardware across military and commercial programs. Provide technical leadership in producibility, quality resolutions, and engineering changes, collaborating with IPTs and CIPTs. The role requires onsite work with 10–25% travel.

You will mentor engineers, drive technical tasks to completion, and present findings to stakeholders while supporting strategic objectives within ESTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8+ years experience, or an Advanced degree with 5 years.
• Experience performing structural analyses using ANSYS or equivalent.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving technical tasks to completion.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee structural analyses for Fan, LPC, HPC components across military and commercial programs.
• Lead redesign and producibility improvement activities for cold-section hardware.
• Coach and review work of less-experienced engineers to maintain quality.
• Serve as engineering representative on cross-functional teams, driving root-cause investigations and resolutions.
• Document analyses and present results to IPTs/CIPTs, management, customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Structural analysis

ANSYS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-02

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-JUPITER-EOB ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ BLDG EOB

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.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Principal Structures Engineer to join the Cold Section Engineering (CSE) team within the Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization in West Palm Beach, Florida. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for production support, structural analysis, producibility improvements, quality issue resolution, supplier transitions, and Class II Engineering Changes. You will support cold-section hardware across military and commercial engine programs while collaborating closely with the Integrated Product Team (IPT), Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT), Production, Quality, and customer teams.

What You Will Do:

• Execute and oversee structural analyses for Fan, Low-Pressure Compressor (LPC), and High-Pressure Compressor (HPC) components, including military and commercial blades and vanes and Geared Turbofan (GTF)/LPC Integrated Bladed Rotors (IBRs), using hand calculations, 2D/3D finite element modeling, approved engineering tools, and engineering judgment.
• Lead proactive redesign and producibility improvement activities for cold-section hardware, while supporting quality initiatives, supplier transitions, and Class II Engineering Changes.
• Coach, delegate, and review work performed by less-experienced engineers to maintain technical quality and strengthen structures engineering capabilities.
• Serve as an engineering representative on cross-functional teams, driving root-cause investigations and technical resolutions for producibility and quality issues.
• Document analyses and present technical results and recommendations to IPTs, CIPTs, management, customers, and other stakeholders, while contributing to discipline goals, budgets, and operational planning.

Travel Requirement: 10-25% | Domestic, International.

What You Will Learn:

• Gain advanced experience supporting Fan, LPC, HPC, and GTF/LPC IBR structural engineering activities.
• Develop expertise in aerospace structural analysis, producibility, quality resolution, and engineering change processes.
• Build technical leadership experience through coaching, delegation, work review, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Gain exposure to multiple military and commercial engine programs and interactions with internal and external customers.
• Strengthen engineering decision-making, technical communication, and problem-solving skills in a high-visibility environment.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant engineering experience, or an Advanced degree with 5 years of relevant engineering experience. Relevant engineering experience in performing structural analysis using ANSYS or equivalent structural analysis programs.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering experience with a focus on manufacturing and/or producibility.
• Proficiency with Pratt & Whitney proprietary tools and Engineering Standard Work.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions, manage multiple hardware/engine programs, and drive technical tasks to completion.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience leading or contributing effectively in fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering teams.

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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• 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 therole 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.