Structural Engineer II: Engine Dynamics & Vibrations

Hardware FYI; East Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX, Pratt & Whitney unit, seeks an engineer to perform structural analyses for aircraft engines at our East Hartford site. You will run finite element analyses, evaluate changes for dynamic impact, and support engine tests with predictive loads, aiding root-cause investigations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in structural dynamics and rotordynamics, with Nastran experience and travel up to 10%. This is an onsite role with comprehensive benefits and compensation aligned to market norms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of work experience or a Master's degree.
• Experience with structural engineering fundamentals, load calculations and vibrations.
• Experience with finite element analysis and rotordynamics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute structural analyses with moderate direction from experienced engineers.
• Evaluate engineering changes for structural and dynamic impacts.
• Analyze system vibratory responses and generate high-fidelity loads.
• Support engine test with predictive analyses and root-cause investigations.
• Identify automation opportunities and improve analysis processes.

Skills

Structural analysis

FEA

Vibrations

Rotordynamics

Nastran modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Nastran

Finite element software

Job description

RTX, Pratt & Whitney unit, seeks an engineer to perform structural analyses for aircraft engines at our East Hartford site. You will run finite element analyses, evaluate changes for dynamic impact, and support engine tests with predictive loads, aiding root-cause investigations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in structural dynamics and rotordynamics, with Nastran experience and travel up to 10%. This is an onsite role with comprehensive benefits and compensation aligned to market norms.