Senior Engineer, Impact Dynamics (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2023-12-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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?

Pratt & Whitney’s Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) organization is currently seeking highly motivated Structures Engineer with a desire to learn Impact Dynamics. Engineer will support both commercial and military engine programs from technology development through operational support, with a focus on fan module hardware.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with experienced Impact Dynamics engineers to develop skill set, progressing to independent Impact Dynamics representation within an Integrated Product Team and aid in material selection, solid modeling, and design of sub-element components for test
• Validation of subscale and full-scale static, dynamic and impact tests as well as application of state-of-the-art finite element-based methods to aid in design and validation of fan module structures.
• Application of nonlinear, explicit dynamics methods to accurately simulate bird strike, blade-off, and containment events. Correlation of results against rotating rig & full engine tests, and field events.
• Documentation and presentation of results to internal and external customers as well as coordination with experts to advance technology and improve efficiency of engineering processes and methods
• Assistance in manufacturing process development at suppliers to ensure the manufacturability of component designs.
• Application of CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Competitive Excellence) tools

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering or related field and 5+ years prior relevant experience, OR
• An Advanced Degree in a related field with 3+ years of experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• 10% Travel is Anticipated

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Demonstrated proficiency in finite element modeling & analysis of geometrically complex components & assemblies which span static & dynamic analysis.
• FEA Software experience (LS-DYNA, Hypermesh ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus, PATRAN)
• CAD Software experience (NX, TeamCenter)
• Material characterization, testing, and non-destructive inspection methods.
• Experience with composite design and analysis

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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