Senior Composites Engineer – Defense Aerospace (Onsite)

globalhr

East Hartford (CT)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 165,000

Full time

7 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Stand out for this role — generate a tailored resume and cover letter in about a minute.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

RTX’s Compression Systems Engineering group seeks a Composites Engineer to support design, analysis, and manufacturing of composite fan components for military engines. You will perform CAD modeling, materials selection, and FEA to meet stringent engine requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering with 5+ years in defense/aerospace or an advanced degree with 3+ years, plus eligibility for a U.S. security clearance. Onsite work and ~10% travel are expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years’ relevant experience in Defense/Aerospace or related industries, OR Advanced Degree in a related field and 3+ years of 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

Functioning as a design/structures engineer for composite components and working on an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and participating in projects aimed at crafting and implementing designs that meet advanced engine-specific requirements.
Providing design and/or structural analysis support throughout conceptual, preliminary, & detailed design phases, to include validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service.
Material selection, determination of laminate architecture, generation of detail/assembly-level CAD models, and design of sub-element components for empirical testing.
Finite element analysis of homogeneous solid, layered shell, & layered solid (ply-by-ply) models to ensure compliance to engine hardware requirements and structural testing correlation/validation.
Assist in manufacturing process development at suppliers and ensure the manufacturability of component designs, documenting and presenting results to management and external customers.
Support of Military Engines, advanced engine designs and installed base of engines and apply CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence) tools within the Composites Organization.
Mentor and Coaching developing engineers on the team.
Travel: ~10% Travel is anticipated.