Core Structures Lifing, Senior Engineer; Onsite

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/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.

• Perform structural analysis in low cycle fatigue, damage tolerance, vibration, and fracture mechanics.
• Support development and improvement of structural analysis and lifing tools, including opportunities for automation and Python-based processing.
• Build or modify finite element models (ANSYS or equivalent).
• Complete pre‑ and post‑test data processing to support engineering evaluations.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to validate assumptions and ensure technical alignment.
• Identify opportunities to streamline internal workflows and propose improvements.
• Communicate analysis results, risks, and progress clearly to peers and leadership.

• OEM‑specific fatigue & fracture mechanics methods and structural integrity processes.
• Advanced FEA modeling practices and structural modeling standards.
• Tools, methods, and workflows used in P&W LCF lifing and damage tolerance assessments.
• Cross‑functional collaboration across design, validation, materials, and lifing disciplines.
• How to independently drive engineering tasks with increasing technical ownership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, or a related engineering field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to government program participation.
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for analysis automation.
• Working knowledge of fatigue and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with ANSYS or similar FEA tools.
• Strong analytical judgment and detail‑oriented work habits.
• Ability to rapidly learn new processes, tools, and engineering methods.
• Proven ability to work independently with strong initiative and self‑motivation.

• Relocation Package
• Benefits

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:
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.

Candidate 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.

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