Senior Principal Structural Engineer - High-Temp Materials

RTX; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Principal Structural Engineer, High Temp Materials, to join the Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department in Tucson, AZ. The role emphasizes structural analysis and testing across development and production phases, with focus on refractory metals, ceramics, and CMCs.

Onsite work in Tucson, AZ is required. The candidate will define analysis scope, act as SME, and lead teams to meet program milestones, traveling to test sites as needed and interacting with internal and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 10+ years of experience or an Advanced Degree with 7+ years experience.
• Experience with high temperature material systems for hypersonic aerospace.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analysis and testing across programs.
• Generate test plans and validate analyses against requirements.
• Lead technical peer reviews and present results to stakeholders.
• Travel to test sites as needed and contribute to MA&T processes.

Skills

Structural analysis

PATRAN

NASTRAN

ANSYS

CMH-17 guidelines

High-temp materials

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

PATRAN

NASTRAN

ANSYS

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Principal Structural Engineer, High Temp Materials, to join the Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department in Tucson, AZ. The role emphasizes structural analysis and testing across development and production phases, with focus on refractory metals, ceramics, and CMCs.

Onsite work in Tucson, AZ is required. The candidate will define analysis scope, act as SME, and lead teams to meet program milestones, traveling to test sites as needed and interacting with internal and