Hot Section Engineering Senior Engineer, Structures Engineering (Hybrid)

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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?

Job Summary:

Pratt & Whitney’s Puerto Rico Hot Section Engineering (HSE) is seeking a goal oriented, detail-focus Structures Engineer to work on existing and next generation of commercial and military gas turbine engines. Engineer would provide analytical support for the preliminary design phase through detailed design, development testing, production, and field support of hot section engineering hardware. Possible opportunities include Military and Commercial Airfoils, Rotor, Exhaust Nozzle and Static Hardware. Determination on assigned hardware and program will be based on candidate’s experience and development strategy. Structure Engineer will apply scientific principles to analyze, innovate, design, develop, and implement technologies, components, subsystems, machines, tools, and systems to ensure compliance to specifications, requirements, and customer guarantees across applicable operating conditions. Ensures novel ideas and implementations are captured and protected using applicable IP processes and tools.

Must be a U.S. Citizen. This position may require access to systems/tools that are restricted to individuals who possess US citizenship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical support throughout the design phase, manufacturing, and MRO phases of a product lifecycle. This includes ANSYS finite element analysis for stress, vibration, mission low cycle fatigue life, residual life (fracture mechanics) prediction, and optimization; stress testing and data reduction; and production and in-service field investigations.

• Participate in cross-functional product design teams to balance performance, cost, schedule, and quality requirements. This includes attending and participating in meetings, calls, and training.

• Ability to incorporate new technologies and processes to improve results, write clear and concise documentation, and create and deliver impactful and persuasive technical presentations to IPT, CIPT, and customers.

• Develop and sustain a healthy work relationship based on mutual trust with pears, internal and external customers where significant interaction is expected.

• Actively lead or support initiatives related to our community and for continuous improvement using CORE tools and support AS9100 efforts.

• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil or Aerospace Engineering and 5 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree in Engineering with 3 years of engineering 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.

• Travel for this role is up to 10

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

• 3 years of experience working in the Aerospace Industry

• 3 years of experience with software and programing languages. ANSYS, Workbench, ABAQUS, PATRAN / NASTRAN, APDL, MATLAB, VBA, Python, C++, Fortran, MS Office, NX Teamcenter and SAP

• 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office applications

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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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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