Structures Engineer I

About the Role

The Mechanical Systems, Externals & Nacelles (MSEN) group is seeking a Structural Engineer I to be a part of the Engineering Development Program (EDP). The EDP is a multiyear program for new college hires designed to accelerate technical capability through substantive work rotations and connect participants with a network of technical resources and engineering experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis to support all phases of the product development cycle: concept initiation, preliminary design, detailed design, testing and validation, certification, and post-certification.
• Provide recommendations to the design team, balancing structural, performance, weight, and producibility requirements.
• Provide test support during rig/engine validation, monitor critical instrumentation, perform data reduction and analysis, and confirm test objectives are met.
• Support field investigations and participate in root cause investigation teams.
• Use finite element analysis (FEA) and classical methods to evaluate MSEN components' strength, stiffness, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance capabilities.
• Advance technology and improve engineering standard work processes/methods.
• Document analysis results, conduct structures discipline reviews, author SAM’s, and present conclusions to Chiefs/Fellows, PW management, and external customers.

What You Will Learn

• Candidates will begin their first 2.5 years at Pratt & Whitney as part of the Engineering Development Program (EDP).
• The EDP consists of three rotations (12 months, 9 months, 9 months) typically in three distinct disciplines within the hiring department.
• The program aims to offer breadth and depth in various technical experiences through challenging positions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or STEM obtained by start date.
• Previous engineering internship experience.
• Minimum Cumulative 3.0 GPA.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Onsite position.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with ANSYS, Workbench, or other FEA software.
• Experience communicating with stakeholders through written reports and presentations.
• Experience analyzing data to produce actionable insights, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and adjusting work plans in response to shifting priorities.
• Experience completing training or skill-development activities.
• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

Additional Information

• Selected candidate will be automatically enrolled in the P&W Engineering Development Program.
• Relocation Eligibility.
• Salary Range: 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD.
• Potential eligibility for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, and others, dependent on business unit and collective-bargaining agreement status.
• Potential eligibility for annual incentive compensation programs, dependent on position level and other factors.