Senior Structures Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Structures Engineer to support the MSEN team in ensuring durability and structural integrity of next-generation military propulsion systems. You will perform structural analysis on components such as bearing compartments, gearboxes, lube pumps, and mounts throughout the engine development lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5 years of experience (or an advanced degree with 3 years), expertise in ANSYS and FEA, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3 years.
• Experience in structural analysis and aerospace propulsion is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis across all phases of product life cycle from design to service.
• Evaluate MSEN component health during engine validation testing and data reduction.
• Use FEA and hand calculations to assess strength, deflection, and fatigue life.
• Present analysis results to PW management and external customers.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Structural analysis

Engine development

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

ANSYSWorkbench

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 teamresponsible for ensuringthe durability andstructural integrity ofnext-generation militarypropulsion systems. You'llsolve complex engineeringchallenges while workingalongside multidisciplinaryexperts throughout theengine 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 representativeon multidisciplinary teams, providing design solutionsthat balance durability, performance, cost, andweight.
• 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 structuralanalysis techniques formilitary propulsion systems.
• How analytic modelsare validated usingengine and rigtest data.
• End-to-endengine development frompreliminary design throughcertification and productionsupport.
• How multidisciplinary engineeringteams solve complextechnical challenges.
• Best practices indurability, fatigue, vibration, and damage toleranceassessment.

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 aerospacepropulsion or turbofanengines.
• Proficiency using ANSYSWorkbench, ANSYS Classic, and finiteelement methods.
• Experience performing handcalculations to validateFEA.
• Lean, CORE, orSix Sigma training.
• Experience presenting technicalanalyses to engineeringleadership or customers, and working onmultidisciplinary engineeringteams.

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.

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.

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. 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.