Principal Composites Engineer; Onsite

Overview

Location:

United States – Hartford, CT (US-CT-EAST). Position type:
Onsite. Role:
Composites Engineer – Military Composites team within Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) at Pratt & Whitney.

• Function as a design/structures engineer for composite fan components on a mix of operational military engines and advanced engine development programs.
• Provide design and 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 support structural testing correlation/validation.
• Assist in manufacturing process development at suppliers and ensure manufacturability of component designs; document and present results to management and external customers.
• Support Military Engines and advanced engine designs while 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 8+ years of relevant experience in Defense/Aerospace or related industries, OR Advanced Degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (DoD Secret) required.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., NX, FiberSIM, Team Center).
• Experience with CAE software (e.g., Altair Hyper Mesh, Ansys MAPDL, Ansys Workbench/ACP, Abaqus, Nastran, Patran, NX Simcenter).
• Knowledge of non‑destructive testing methods for composites.
• Mechanical design experience, including bolted/mechanically fastened joints, GD&T, tolerance stack‑up, beam/plate theory, classical laminate theory (CLT), hand calculations, etc.
• Hands‑on composites manufacturing experience using hand‑layup, autoclave, compression molding, RTM, VARTM, and/or SQRTM techniques.
• Familiarity with advanced textile design and manufacturing.
• Strong problem‑solving, teamwork, communication, and leadership skills; track record of delivering positive results in a multi‑functional team environment.
• Experience with Agile and/or Waterfall project management frameworks.

Salary range: $107,500 USD – $204,500 USD. Salary is based on experience, function, and responsibilities. Additional benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and incentive compensation programs where applicable.

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. 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.