Principal Structures Engineer; Onsite

Date Posted:  Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC 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.

Pratt & Whitney’s Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization is seeking a proactive, goal-oriented, and detail-focused Principal Structures Engineer to support commercial engine programs at Columbus Forge in Columbus, Georgia.

• Execute structural analyses for Low-Pressure Compressor (LPC) and High-Pressure Compressor (HPC) components using hand calculations, 2D/3D finite element modeling, approved engineering tools, and engineering judgment.
• Perform structural assessments for proactive redesigns and improvement projects, including initiatives such as Athena for airfoil functional acceptance, to improve product producibility and performance.
• Analyze and support the evaluation and disposition of quality nonconformances and supplier requests for information, identifying technical issues and recommending appropriate resolutions.
• Collaborate with CIPT, ESTO, quality, and manufacturing engineering teams to identify problems, develop solutions, and complete structural engineering deliverables.
• Document structural analyses and present technical results, conclusions, and recommendations to integrated product teams, management, and customers.

less than 10% | Domestic, International

• Gain advanced structural analysis experience supporting LPC and HPC compressor blades and vanes.
• Develop exposure to commercial engine cold-section rotating and static hardware.
• Build experience using hand calculations, 2D/3D finite element modeling, ANSYS, and Pratt & Whitney engineering standards.
• Gain experience supporting producibility improvements, quality investigations, supplier requests, and proactive engineering projects.
• Strengthen technical communication and leadership skills through collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience performing structural analysis of engineering components or hardware with experience in ANSYS or equivalent structural analysis software, and independently managing multiple technical assignments and communicating engineering findings and recommendations.