Senior Structures Engineer (Onsite)

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

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, seeks a Senior Structures Engineer to support the MSEN Structures Team. You will perform structural analyses on military propulsion components to demonstrate durability and integrity, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineers to balance durability, performance, and weight across the engine lifecycle.

The role emphasizes presenting analytic results to PW leadership and customers, and working on-site in East Hartford with travel as required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field with 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience: structural analysis.
• Experience with aerospace propulsion or turbofan engines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis across all phases of the product life cycle, including preliminary design, detailed design, development testing and validation, certification, delivery support, and post-engine production and service support.
• Evaluate MSEN component health during engine validation testing (engine and rig), perform test data reduction and analysis, and confirm test objectives are met.
• Support field investigations.
• Use finite element analysis and classical methods to evaluate strength, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance.
• Serve as the Structures representative on multidisciplinary teams, providing design solutions that balance durability, performance, cost, and weight.
• Collaborate to advance technology and improve engineering standard work processes and methods.
• Document analysis results and present conclusions to PW management and external customers.
• Perform engine test data reduction and provide on-site or remote engine test coverage as needed.

Skills

Structural analysis

Presentation skills

ANSYS Workbench

Finite element methods

ANSYS Classic

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

ANSYS Classic

Finite element methods

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-27 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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. Pratt & Whitney is looking for a Senior Structures Engineer to support our Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) Structures Team. Join a team responsible for ensuring the durability and structural integrity of next-generation military propulsion systems. You'll solve complex engineering challenges while working alongside multidisciplinary experts throughout the engine development lifecycle, and present analysis results to Pratt & Whitney leadership and customer representatives. In this role, you will perform structural analysis on military engine programs to demonstrate durability and structural integrity of MSEN components. Hardware to be analyzed includes bearing compartments, gearboxes, lube pumps, oil tanks, tubes, mount brackets, and ducts.

What You Will Do:

• Perform structural analysis in support of all phases of product life cycle including preliminary design, detailed design, development testing and validation, certification, delivery support, and post engine production & service support.
• Evaluate MSEN component health during engine validation testing (engine and rig), perform test data reduction and analysis, and confirm test objectives are met.
• Support field investigations.
• Use finite element analysis and classical methods to evaluate strength, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance.
• Serve as the Structures representative on multidisciplinary teams, providing design solutions that balance durability, performance, cost, and weight.
• Collaborate to advance technology and improve engineering standard work processes and methods.
• Document analysis results and present conclusions to PW management and external customers.
• Perform engine test data reduction and provide as-needed on-site or remote engine test coverage.

Travel: 10% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn:

• Advanced aerospace structural analysis techniques for military propulsion systems.
• How analytical models are validated using engine and rig test data.
• End-to-end engine development from preliminary design through certification and production support.
• How multidisciplinary engineering teams solve complex technical challenges.
• Best practices in durability, fatigue, vibration, and damage tolerance assessment.

Qualifications You Must Have:

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or in a related field with 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience: structural analysis.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with aerospace propulsion or turbofan engines.
• Proficiency using ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS Classic, and finite element methods.
• Experience performing hand calculations to validate FEA.
• Lean, CORE, or Six Sigma training.
• Experience presenting technical analyses to engineering leadership or customers, and working on multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What We Offer:

Eligible for Relocation. Department/Segment Overview: Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN): The Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles Engineering organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.

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. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.