Senior Airfoil Structures Engineer - Hot Section Engineering

Pratt & Whitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney’s Hot Section Engineering (HSE) team in Asheville, NC seeks experienced Structures engineers to advance the next generation of airfoil hardware. You will analyze structural integrity, perform FEMs and living analyses, and contribute to technical reports for both commercial and military programs.

The role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, rigorous methods, and clear communication with internal teams and customers.

Qualifications

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 5+ years of engineering or aerospace experience, or 3+ years with an advanced degree.
• Ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams.
• Experience including analytical methods (FEA), hand calculations, and spreadsheet methods.
• Experience analyzing strength, stress, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Utilize state of the art analytical methods to validate structural integrity of Hot Section airfoil hardware.
• Perform FEMs, living analyses and write technical reports.
• Communicate technical progress to program groups, senior management, and internal/external customers.
• Support development and growth of Structures discipline health within HSE.

Skills

Cross-disciplinary teams

Analytical methods (FEA)

Hand calculations

Vibration analysis

Damage tolerance

Education

BS in STEM fields

Tools

ANSYS APDL

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

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:

We are looking for uniquely talented engineers to champion our key transformation shifts and identify new ways to advance Structural engineering. Pratt & Whitney's Hot Section Engineering (HSE) team is growing in Asheville, NC, and we are seeking experienced, creative, and motivated Structures engineers to analyze and design the next generation of commercial and military airfoil hardware.

The Structures engineer will utilize state of the art analytical methods to validate the structural integrity of Hot Section airfoil (commercial and military). The engineer will be part of an integrated product team with responsibilities for executing FEMs, performing living analyses, and writing technical reports. Additional responsibilities include communicating technical progress and status to various program groups, senior management, as well as internal / external customers. The candidate will also be a member of the broader HSE community and support strategic development and growth of Structures discipline health.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5+ years of engineering or aerospace experience, or 3+ years with an advanced degree
• Ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams
• Experience including analytical methods (FEA), hand calculations, and spreadsheet methods
• Experience analyzing strength, stress, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Analytical, problem solving and trending skills
• Proficiency with ANSYS APDL and / or Workbench
• Experience working with HSE airfoil Structures standards
• Advanced knowledge of LCF, TMF, HCF & FM failure modes
• Familiarity with P&W Structures tools and procedures
• Strong communication, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills

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 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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