Composites Structural Engineer (Onsite)

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 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*

• Participate on an Integrated Product Team (IPT), collaborating with multiple disciplines to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost, and weight
• Providing structural analysis support throughout conceptual, preliminary, & detailed design phases, to include validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service. Execution of a gated structures process leading to part validation via sub-element, component, rig, and engine testing
• Finite element analysis of homogeneous solid, layered shell, & layered solid (ply-by-ply) models to ensure compliance to engine hardware requirements and structural testing correlation/validation.
• Assist in manufacturing process development at suppliers and ensure the manufacturability of component designs, documenting and presenting results to management and external customers
• Mentor and Coaching developing engineers on the team
• Travel: ~10% Travel is anticipated.

What You Will Learn

Pratt & Whitney’s Commercial Composites team within Compression Systems Engineering (CSE), is currently seeking a highly-motivated Composites Engineer to join its team. The individual will have demonstrated expertise in structural analysis, non-linear static and dynamic analysis, and lifing/damage tolerance analysis including user material subroutines. In this role, you will support CIMA (Composites, Impact, Manufacturing and Analysis) with technology, design development, definition, production, and aftermarket phases for composite fan components (e.g. blades, stators, cases, spinners, fairings) on a mix of operational engines and advanced engine development programs.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8+ years’ relevant experience in Defense/Aerospace or related industries, OR
• Advanced Degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Advanced Degree in Engineering
• Active US Security Clearance
• Finite Element Analysis Experience (e.g., ANSYS MAPDL, ANSYS Workbench. ANSYS ACP, NASTRAN, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, Hypermesh)Knowledge of composite design and analysis technology
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing methods for composites
• Hands-on composites manufacturing experience using hand layup/autoclave, compression molding, or RTM techniques
• Knowledge of advanced textile design and manufacturing
• Familiarity with composite design, analysis, and manufacturing
• The ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, suppliers and management in varying disciplines
• Strong engineering problem solving that will enable the transformation of the organization