Senior Structures Engineer - Compression System (P3) - Onsite

Prattwhitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Middletown, Connecticut is seeking a highly skilled engineer specializing in structural analysis for the High-Pressure Compressor components. This role involves leading tasks, mentoring team members, and collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver optimal solutions.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with relevant experience and a strong grasp of airfoils, finite element analysis, and communication skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience required with a Bachelor's or 3 years with an Advanced Degree.
• Proficiency in structural finite element methods is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead tasks for cross-functional integration.
• Coach and mentor team members.
• Perform structural analysis of High-Pressure Compressor components.
• Work closely with engineering disciplines on the IPT to find solutions.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Airfoils and blades knowledge

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Project goal accomplishment

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Advanced Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

What You Will Do

• Plan and lead tasks to deliver results with cross‑functional integration.
• Coach and mentor team members.
• Perform structural analysis of High‑Pressure Compressor (HPC) components via hand calculations and finite element analysis with minimal oversight.
• Utilize analysis results to provide recommendations and proposals to the Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Work closely with all engineering disciplines on the IPT to identify balanced solutions to technical tasks.
• Utilize the latest Pratt & Whitney structural best practices and analytical tools.
• Provide documentation of analyses in the form of formal reports and presentations for management and customers.

Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

Qualifications you must have:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in Engineering and 3 years of prior relevant experience.
• Preferred: Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of airfoils and blades.
• Proficiency in structural finite element methods.
• Focus on results and the ability to drive tasks to completion.
• Demonstrated success working effectively in a fast‑paced, team environment.
• Demonstrated success working independently to accomplish project goals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey results and ideas effectively to drive business.
• Positive attitude toward meeting individual and group commitments.

Benefits

Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD.

Hired applicants may be eligible for the following benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and 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.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (dependent on level and any applicable collective bargaining agreement).

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.