Senior Structural Analysis Engineer - Fire Protection Systems; Hybrid

Position Overview

Position:
Structural Engineer – Fire Protection Systems (Hybrid). The role requires a U.S. Person.

Location:

Wilson, NC, working mostly onsite and offsite.

• Coordinate, guide, and perform structural analysis tasks including FEA and classical/hand calculations.
• Perform linear and nonlinear FEA to evaluate stress, strain, deformation, and failure modes of components and assemblies.
• Conduct static, dynamic, thermal, fatigue, and vibration analyses as required for project needs.
• Collaborate with design, test, and manufacturing teams to optimize product performance and reduce physical test cycles.
• Provide clear engineering recommendations based on analysis results and present findings to cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Validate simulation outcomes through correlation with test data and refine analytical models as necessary.
• Create and maintain documentation, including analysis plans and technical reports.
• Support the development, improvement, and documentation of analysis methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Mentor less experienced structural analysis engineers in structural mechanics, finite element analysis best practices, and advanced analysis methodologies.

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with minimum 3 years of experience.
• Strong proficiency with commercial FEA software (ANSYS Workbench preferred; Abaqus, NX Nastran, or similar software acceptable).
• Solid understanding of structural mechanics, structural load path, materials behavior, and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience analyzing complex geometries and assemblies.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

• Master’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or any relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools (Python, MATLAB, VBA, APDL, etc.).
• Experience leading or guiding mechanical analysis teams as a subject matter expert or related level of responsibilities.
• Familiarity with CAD software (Creo, Siemens NX, Solid Works, etc.).
• Experience with nonlinear analysis, fatigue analysis, harmonic and random vibration analysis, damage tolerance, and fracture mechanics.
• Experience creating scripts for numerical methods, pre-processing, and post-processing automation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test data.

86,800 USD–165,200 USD (based on experience).

Employees will work regularly both onsite and offsite; the ratio of onsite work will be determined in partnership with your leader.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages (pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection)
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions)
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more

This role is a U.S.

-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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, 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.