Structural Engineer Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, is seeking a structural engineer to perform analysis across design, validation, and in-service support. The role involves FE analysis, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and contributing to advanced engineering standards.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or civil engineering, along with 2 years of experience or an advanced degree with GPA 3.0+.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering is required.
• 2 years of engineering experience or an advanced degree with GPA >= 3.0.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis for Externals and Mechanical Systems hardware throughout preliminary design, detailed design, validation, certification, and support for manufacturing and operational service.
• Serve as the structural representative on multi-disciplinary integrated product teams, providing balanced design solutions that meet customer requirements for durability, performance, cost, and weight.
• Support validation test activities (engine and rig), including live monitoring of instrumentation relative to limits, post-processing of test data, and evaluation against program requirements.
• Assist with in-service field investigations.
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS, Workbench, and Teamcenter, while applying classical methods for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance.
• Contribute to technology development and continuous improvement of engineering standard work processes and methods.
• Document analysis results and present findings to management and external customers.
• This role requires the ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, combining onsite and remote workdays.
• Travel is up to 10%.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Ansys

Workbench

Teamcenter

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-07 Country: United States of America Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance: None/Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

What You Will Do

• Perform structural analysis for Externals and Mechanical Systems hardware throughout preliminary design, detailed design, validation, certification, and support for manufacturing and operational service.
• Serve as the structural representative on multi-disciplinary integrated product teams, providing balanced design solutions that meet customer requirements for durability, performance, cost, and weight.
• Support validation test activities (engine and rig), including live monitoring of instrumentation relative to limits, post-processing of test data, and evaluation against program requirements.
• Assist with in-service field investigations.
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS, Workbench, and Teamcenter, while applying classical methods for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance.
• Contribute to technology development and continuous improvement of engineering standard work processes and methods.
• Document analysis results and present findings to management and external customers.
• This role requires the ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, combining onsite and remote workdays.
• Travel is up to 10% English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering
• 2 years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree in Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge on Externals and/or Mechanical Systems engine components
• M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• Proficiency in Teamcenter, Ansys, and classical methods of analysis
• Theoretical to advance knowledge on Structural engineering through degree and experience

What We Offer

Employee Scholar Program Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles Engineering 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, and nacelles for commercial and military engine models.

What Is My Role Type

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis. 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.

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.

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.