Senior Airfoil Structures Engineer - Section Engineering

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Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

Position Role Type: 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.

We are looking for uniquely talented engineers to champion our key transformation shifts and identify new ways to advance Structural engineering. Pratt & Whitney's Hot Section Engineering (HSE) team is growing in Asheville, NC, and we are seeking experienced, creative, and motivated Structures engineers to analyze and design the next generation of commercial and military airfoil hardware.

The Structures engineer will utilize state of the art analytical methods to validate the structural integrity of Hot Section airfoil (commercial and military). The engineer will be part of an integrated product team with responsibilities for executing FEMs, performing living analyses, and writing technical reports. Additional responsibilities include communicating technical progress and status to various program groups, senior management, as well as internal / external customers.

The candidate will also be a member of the broader HSE community and support strategic development and growth of Structures discipline health.

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5+ years of engineering or aerospace experience, or 3+ years with an advanced degree
• Ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams
• Experience including analytical methods (FEA), hand calculations, and spreadsheet methods
• Experience analyzing strength, stress, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance

• Analytical, problem solving and trending skills
• Proficiency with ANSYS APDL and / or Workbench
• Experience working with HSE airfoil Structures standards
• Advanced knowledge of LCF, TMF, HCF & FM failure modes
• Familiarity with P&W Structures tools and procedures
• Strong communication, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills

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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…