Composite Principle Design Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-140 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 140

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

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

Pratt & Whitney’s Military Composites team within Compression Systems Engineering (CSE), is currently seeking a highly-motivated Composites Engineer to join its team in support of all our military engine programs. In this role, you will support CIMA (Composites, Impact, Manufacturing and Analysis) with technology, design development, definition, production, and aftermarket phases for composite fan components on a mix of operational military engines and advanced engine development programs.

What You Will Do

• Functioning as a design/structures engineer for composite components and working on an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and participating in projects aimed at crafting and implementing designs that meet advanced engine-specific requirements.

• Providing design & structural analysis support throughout conceptual, preliminary, & detailed design phases, to include validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service.

• Material selection, determination of laminate architecture, generation of detail/assembly-level CAD models, and design of sub-element components for empirical testing.

• 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.

• Support of Military Engines, advanced engine designs and installed base of engines and apply CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence) tools within the Composites Organization.

• Mentor and Coaching developing engineers on the team.

• Travel: ~10% Travel is anticipated.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8+ years’ relevant experience, OR

• Advanced Degree in a related field and 5+ 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• Advanced Degree in Engineering.

• Active US Security Clearance.

• CAD Software experience (NX, FiberSIM, TeamCenter).

• CAE Software experience (Ansys MAPDL, Ansys Workbench, Abaqus, Nastran, Patran, NX Simcenter)

• Knowledge of composite design and analysis technology.

• Familiarity with Non-destructive testing methods for composites.

• Mechanical design experience (bolted joints, hand calculations, etc.).

• 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.

• Demonstrated strong problem solving, teamwork, communication, & leadership skills.

• A track record of delivering positive results in a multi-functional team environment.

• The ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-worker