Composites Structural Engineer; Onsite

What You Will Do

• Participate on an Integrated Product Team (IPT), collaborating with multiple disciplines to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost, and weight.
• Provide structural analysis support throughout conceptual, preliminary, & detailed design phases, including validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service.
• Execute a gated structures process leading to part validation via sub-element, component, rig, and engine testing.
• Perform finite element analysis of homogeneous solid, layered shell, & layered solid (ply-by-ply) models to ensure compliance to engine hardware requirements and structural testing correlation/validation.
• Assist in manufacturing process development at suppliers and ensure the manufacturability of component designs, documenting and presenting results to management and external customers.
• Mentor and coach developing engineers on the team.
• Travel: ~10% travel anticipated.

Pratt & Whitney’s Commercial Composites team within Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) is seeking a highly-motivated Composites Engineer. You will support CIMA (Composites, Impact, Manufacturing and Analysis) with technology, design development, definition, production, and aftermarket phases for composite fan components (e.g., blades, stators, cases, spinners, fairings) on a mix of operational engines and advanced engine development programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8+ years’ relevant experience in Defense/Aerospace or related industries, OR Advanced Degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Advanced Degree in Engineering.
• Active US Security Clearance.
• Finite Element Analysis Experience (e.g., ANSYS MAPDL, ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS ACP, NASTRAN, Abaqus, LS-DYNA, Hypermesh).
• Knowledge of composite design and analysis technology.
• Familiarity with non‑destructive testing methods for composites.
• Hands‑on composites manufacturing experience using hand layup/autoclave, compression molding, or RTM techniques.
• Knowledge of advanced textile design and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with composite design, analysis, and manufacturing.
• Strong engineering problem solving and communication skills.

Relocation eligibility. The salary range for this role is $107,500 USD – $204,500 USD. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including 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. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.

Payments under these programs are not guaranteed and depend on various factors.

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.