Principal Structures Engineer - Assembly Equipment Engineering (Onsite)

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Requirements Summary

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.

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OtherStructures Engineer

2026-09-08

United States of America

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A

Onsite

Requirements

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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

Bachelor degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
8 years of engineering experience or an Advanced Degree with 5 years of experience.
Experience with a FEA (Finite Element Analysis) software or 3D modeling software.
Ability to obtain government security clearance.

Experience with application of mechanical statics, strength of materials, and machine design theories.
Experience with Aerospace structures and/or components.
Experience with ANSYS Workbench or equivalent software.
Working knowledge of NX or equivalent modeling software.
Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
Experience with Teamcenter and writing engineering reports.

DoD Clearance: Secret

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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.

Responsibilities

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Pratt & Whitney is looking for an experienced, highly motivated Principal Structures Engineer to join our Assembly Equipment Engineering Design team. You will be instrumental in analyzing and refining uniquely designed assembly equipment for the development and production of the most advanced aircraft engines in the world. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of engineers in design, project, process, assembly and test.

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Structural Analysis: Perform strength analyses using classical methods and FEA tools (e.g. ANSYS Workbench), defining FEA model requirements, conducting analyses, and preparing detailed reports.
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Reporting and Communication: Create detailed engineering reports, share findings with internal stakeholders, and present design reviews to internal and external customers as required.
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Methods Development: Contribute to internal initiatives focused on developing methods and technologies to enhance engineering processes and reduce new product introduction (NPI) cycle time.
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Collaboration and Project Management: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during product development while effectively prioritizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and ensuring clear communication in a fast-paced environment.
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Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor junior and new engineers in learning and developing structural engineering skills.
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Travel is up to 10%.

What We Offer

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Development Operations provides services to support future products for global commercial airlines, industrial partners and military customers. Services include Assembly, Instrumentation and Test of engines and rigs and the associated facilities, hardware, data systems, software and technology to support this. Development Operations delivers our services in a safe, efficient and sustainable environment.