Principal Structures Engineer; Onsite

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the structural assessments of repairs to commercial engine static components.
• Coordinate structural analysis requirements for repairs with other ASE technical disciplines and module centers/Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs).
• Provide technical coaching and mentoring to entry level structures engineers.
• Participate on multi-disciplinary teams to provide design solutions that meet design and structural requirements.
• Work independently on structural analysis solutions when historical solutions are not available or applicable.
• Conduct analysis using classical methods and/or detailed Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Serve as primary focal for structural analysis memos (SAMs).

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 8+ years of engineering experience or 5+ years with an advanced degree.
• U.S. Person required:
  Must be a lawful permanent resident, protected individual, U.S. citizen, national, refugee or asylee.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to program requirements.
• Knowledge of Integrated Product Development (IPD), Structures Engineering Knowledge System (EKS), and the Product Design Review process.

• Working knowledge of ANSYS or other FEA software.
• Awareness of manufacturing repair processes.
• Experience using Pratt & Whitney or industry fatigue and fracture mechanics life systems such as PWLIFE, ARLS, or crack growth systems (SURCK, Darwin, Franc3D).
• Strong understanding of low cycle fatigue (LCF) and fatigue / fracture mechanics theory and applications.
• Background in structural analysis or mechanical design.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

Hired applicants may be eligible for 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 on 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 incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

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.