Senior Engineer, Structures Engineering (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Structures Analyst for the Compression Systems Engineering team in East Hartford, CT. The role focuses on structural analysis across design phases and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

You will perform Finite Element Analysis with Ansys and Simcenter, lead structural assessments, and help deliver cost-efficient, reliable products for commercial and military engines.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years of engineering experience or advanced degree with 3+ years
• Proficiency in Teamcenter/Simcenter and Ansys
• Experience in static hardware structural assessments
• U.S. citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Provide structures support across all phases of the design cycle (concept to service)
• Conduct and lead structures analysis to ensure cost efficiency, manufacturability and reliability
• Identify and correct structural issues to ensure project completion
• Assist with new products and processes and improve existing products
• Perform Finite Element Analysis with Ansys and Teamcenter Simcenter
• Collaborate with other CIPT disciplines (Design, Heat Transfer, Structures, Aero)

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter/Simcenter

Ansys

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF2 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF2 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.

Fan Military structures team is seeking an established Engineering professional with desire to work Structures Analysis Processes. Experience in commercial and military Fan, Low Pressure Compressor, and High Pressure Compressor analysis is a plus. If you have relevant structures background or experience in these areas and possess the skills and motivation to bring new ideas into practice, we would like to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Structures support across all phases of the design cycle, concept initiation & optimization, preliminary through detailed structures, development, validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service.
• Conduct, improve, and lead structures analysis on components and/or assemblies, to ensure that designs are cost efficient, manufacturable, and reliable.
• Identify and correct structural issues within work scope to ensure project completion.
• Help with new products and processes and improves and maintains existing products to help create better products or processes and ensure that the current and future needs of the business are met.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis with tools including Ansys and Teamcenter Simcenter.
• Complete multidisciplinary task and/or work closely with other Cold Section Engineering CIPT disciplines (Design, Heat Transfer, Structures, and Aero).
• Candidates must be willing to work in an on-site environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years of engineering experience or Advanced degree with 3+ years of engineering experience
• Mechanical Structures engineering experience (1+ years)
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• We Prefer M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• Proficiency in Teamcenter/Simcenter, Ansys, and classical methods of analysis
• Candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in static hardware structural assessments.
• Experience with multi-disciplines (Design, Heat Transfer, Structures, and Aero)

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.

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.

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.

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 on 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.