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Date Posted:2024-01-05Country:United States of AmericaLocation:PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USAPosition Role Type:HybridPratt & 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:The Development Operations (DO) Project Design and Technology (PDT) organization is seeking a Senior Principal Structures Engineer to join the Instrumentation, Test Systems and Assembly Equipment Design teams. This position will provide opportunities to apply your engineering acumen and leadership skills, as well as bring your creativity to bear in different phases of the design process. This role offers growth opportunities to become a future Development Operations Chief or Fellow, with visibility throughout the validation leadership chain.Key Responsibilities:
Provide guidance to and develop DO design practitioners on structural analysis tools and methodology.
Work closely with Development Operations Structures Fellow/Chief to develop proficiency.
Participate as an active member in cross-discipline integrated product teams to provide design solutions that balance performance, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
Monitor strain gages applied to PDT designs during engine testing, write clear design substantiation documents and deliver clear technical presentations to internal and external customers.
Develop and incorporate new ways to advance technology and improve processes. Embrace a continuous improvement philosophy.
Develop and sustain a healthy work relationship based on mutual trust with peers and internal customers where significant interaction is expected.
Travel: 20%
Other Major Areas of Responsibilities or Tasks:
Attend and participate in group meetings, design reviews, teleconferences and/or training required.
Actively participate in initiatives for continuous improvement using CORE tools and methods.
Support structures community initiatives.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field and 10+ years of prior engineering experience, OR
Advanced Degree in a related field and 7+ years of prior engineering experience.
US Citizenship required due to government contracts.
Active US Government Security Clearance required, or ability to obtain and maintain clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Finite element modeling and analysis, including proficiency with ANSYS workbench and familiarity with classic ANSYS, particularly static, modal & forced response dynamic analysis with complex non-linear boundary conditions such as contact & fastened joints.
A thorough understanding of fatigue and fracture mechanics, including proficiency using PW fatigue and fracture mechanics analysis tools & EKS for HCF, LCF, and remaining life/damage tolerance assessment.
Instrumentation, test planning, test monitoring, and data reduction tools, methods, and processes to validate vibratory stress meet requirements including component testing in the Applied Mechanics Lab and rig/engine test.
The product design review process & requirements, both as a practitioner and reviewer of structural analysis, and validation test plans
Mentoring & training younger less experienced engineers
Experience working in the Aerospace Industry
Strong mechanical aptitude to understand the interactions of complex assemblies and how to translate those interactions into sound analytical assumptions.
Previous gas turbine experience
Strong communication, interpersonal, time management and organizational skills
Familiar with Agile and/or Scrum project management methodologies.
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.The salary range for this role is 118,000 USD - 246,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.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. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies 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.
