MRO Fan Structures Engineer; Onsite

Role Overview

As a Fan Structures Engineer on the Tinker AFB Engine Life Management Team, you will support structural assessment of aftermarket hardware at the new Oklahoma City facility. The role involves conducting structural engineering work for the Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPT) and working with design, aero and manufacturing disciplines.

• Execute structural engineering work with onsite design, MRO and ASE representatives of the CIPT supporting engine/hardware investigations and dispositions.
• Resolve complex mechanical engineering problems, ensuring engineering excellence and balanced system solutions.
• Conduct stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life and crack growth prediction analyses.
• Ensure proper documentation and communication of results to internal customers.
• Collaborate with onsite MRO and Customer Technical Support (CTS) team to address customer queries, review hardware, update maintenance manuals and resolve field event root‑cause analyses.
• Continue to develop an improved personal understanding of the technologies, engine systems, business systems, regulations and business needs of the company and customers.

Travel up to 10%.

• Fan structures and aftermarket integration competencies and an in‑depth knowledge of sustainment‑focused design work.

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 5+ years of mechanical design engineering experience OR an advanced degree in an engineering field with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience with hardware and manufacturing methods.
• Advanced degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• Experience working in the aerospace industry (specifically gas‑turbine engines), component manufacturing and associated quality requirements.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to function across a wide range of disciplines and management levels.
• Strong communication, presentation, leadership and organizational skills.
• A working knowledge of ANSYS, P&W Quality Systems and configuration‑management processes.

• U.S. citizenship is required.

Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD. Eligible 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 and holidays.

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.