Senior Composites Engineer; Onsite

Company Overview

Pratt & Whitney’s Military Composites team within Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) is seeking a highly‑motivated Composites Engineer to support all military engine programs. The role focuses on composite fan components for operational military engines and advanced engine development programs.

• Function as a design/structures engineer for composite components and work on an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to design and implement solutions that meet advanced engine requirements.
• Provide design and/or structural analysis support throughout conceptual, preliminary and detailed design phases, including validation, certification, manufacturing and operational service.
• Select materials, determine laminate architecture, generate detail/assembly‑level CAD models and design sub‑element components for empirical testing.
• Perform finite element analysis of homogeneous solid, layered shell and layered solid (ply‑by‑ply) models to ensure compliance with engine hardware requirements and to validate structural testing.
• Assist in manufacturing process development at suppliers and ensure manufacturability of component designs, documenting and presenting results to management and external customers.
• Support military engines, advanced engine designs and the installed base, applying CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence) tools within the Composites Organization.
• Mentor and coach developing engineers on the team.

Travel: approximately 10% travel is anticipated.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience in defense/aerospace or related industries, OR advanced degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (DoD Secret clearance).
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., NX, FiberSIM, Team Center) and CAE software (e.g., Altair Hyper Mesh, Ansys MAPDL, Ansys Workbench/ACP, Abaqus, Nastran, Patran, NX Simcenter).
• Familiarity with non‑destructive testing methods for composites.
• Mechanical design experience (bolted/mechanically fastened joints, GD&T, tolerance stack‑up, beam/plate theory, classical laminate theory, hand calculations).
• Hands‑on composites manufacturing experience using hand‑layup, autoclave, compression molding, RTM, VARTM, and/or SQRTM techniques.
• Knowledge of composite technology, manufacturing, and testing/characterization processes; familiarity with advanced textile design and manufacturing.
• Strong problem‑solving, teamwork, communication and leadership skills, with a track record of delivering positive results in a multi‑functional team environment.

• Competitive salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to eligibility).
• Relocation eligibility.

Onsite:
Employees will work primarily onsite in Hartford, CT. Commute to/from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. The role is U.S. based.

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.