Sr. Engineer, Structural Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-09-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

We are looking for talented and passionate engineers to join our Compression Systems Engineering team. We’re seeking an experienced structures engineer to provide technical & analytical support for structures on military fan modules, with responsibility for the durability and structural integrity of engine components. Specific structural engineering specialties may include static and dynamic stress analysis of airfoils, rotors, and cases, and fatigue and fracture mechanics assessments.  Analyses may include both classical methods and detailed FEA.

What You Will Do

• A senior engineer will be expected to provide analytical results and technical solutions from preliminary design through engine development, validation, certification, manufacturing and operational service; participate on multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight; and plan and cover validation testing (engine & rig) and data-reduction.
• Other duties include supporting production and in-service field investigations. Lastly, experienced structures engineers will coordinate with others to advance the technology and improve engineering standard work processes/methods, plus document and present results to management and external customers.
• This is a hybrid position working at our Middletown, CT campus.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or in a related field and 5+ years of prior relevant experience, OR
• Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or in a related field and 3+ years of prior relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficiency in structural finite element methods
• Focus on results and the ability to drive tasks to completion.
• Demonstrated success working effectively in fast-paced, team environment.
• Demonstrated success working independently to accomplish project goals.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging excellent written and oral communication skills required to convey results and ideas effectively to drive business.

What We Offer

• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)

Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.

Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.

Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering executes both military and commercial repair design and repairs substantiations for engines. We create and improve ASE business and repair development tools. We design, develop, and qualify military repair tooling.

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