Structural Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in the United States (Middletown, CT) is seeking a talented engineer to perform structural analysis of fan and LPC components. The role emphasizes hand calculations and finite element methods, delivering recommendations to the IP team and working with diverse engineering disciplines to achieve balanced, safe, and efficient designs.

The incumbent will use the latest PW practices and tools, prepare formal reports and presentations, and identify risks to ensure timely project

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in structural analysis of fan/LPC components.
• Strong knowledge of finite element methods.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of Fan, LPC components via hand calculations and FEM.
• Use analysis results to support IPT in proposals.
• Collaborate with engineering disciplines to balance solutions.
• Apply PW structural best practices and analytical tools.
• Document analyses in formal reports and presentations for management and customers.
• Identify structural risks within work of moderate scope to ensure project completion.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Engineering principles

Documentation

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

FEM software

Job description

Location

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-140 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 140

Date Posted

2026-10-02

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

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.

What You Will Do

• Perform structural analysis of Fan, Low-Pressure Compressor (LPC) components via hand calculations and finite element analysis
• Utilize analysis results to provide recommendations/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 P&W structural best practices and analytical tools.
• Provide documentation of analyses in the form of formal reports and presentations for management and customers.
• Identify structural risks within work of moderate scope to ensure project completion
• Travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Strong knowledge of Airfoils/Blades
• Proficiency in structural finite element methods.
• Focus on results and the ability to drive tasks to completion.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging excellent written and oral communication skills required to convey results and ideas effectively to drive business.
• Demonstrated experience working well within a team and possessing a positive attitude toward meeting individual and group commitments.

What We Offer

• Relocation Eligibility

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)

Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.

Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

Benefits

• 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

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.