CSE Structures Principal Engineer (Onsite)

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8+ years of experience OR
• Advanced degree with 5+ years of experience
• Background in structural analysis and 8+ years of experience, with demonstrated problem solving skills using FEM for stress/deflection, vibration, and performing LCF, HCF, Fracture Mechanics or Kinematics analyses. .
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Strong communication and task leadership/coordination skills

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

• →Provide structures analytical support for commercial programs, with responsibility for the durability and structural integrity of gas-turbine compressor components (HPC).  This includes airfoils, rotors & shafts, cases, and actuation linkage systems.  Responsibilities include:
• →Provide analytical support for preliminary & detailed design, through development, validation, certification, manufacturing and operational service.
• →Use FE and classical methods for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, damage tolerance, containment, kinematic and optimization analyses.
• →Cover validation testing (engine and rig) and data-reduction.
• →Support in-service field investigations.
• →Participate on multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.
• →Provide leadership oversight and technical guidance for less experienced engineers and outsourced tasks.
• →Coordinate with others to advance technology and improve engineering standard work processes/methods.
• →Document and present results to management and external customers.
• →Travel Requirements10%

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.

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