Principal Structures Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-K ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG K

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented Principal Structures Engineer to join our Hot Section Engineering Support to Operations division. In this critical leadership role, you will serve as the definitive discipline authority within our Integrated Product Teams—driving structural integrity, technical excellence, and quality for world-class commercial and military hot-section rotating and airfoil components currently in active production.

What You Will Do:

• Drive Technical Excellence: Serve as the Component Executive / Operational Military Engine (OCE/OME) Structures leader within Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO), spearheading production support, proactive producibility tasks, and high-impact engineering design changes.
• Lead Global Engineering Teams: Direct, mentor, and oversee domestic and international Out-Source (O/S) engineering teams, serving as the primary Pratt & Whitney focal point to ensure high-quality, timely task completion aligned with business priorities.
• Execute Advanced Structural Assessments: Conduct and oversee complex structural evaluations—including Finite Element Analysis (ANSYS, NX Simcenter), Fracture Mechanics, and Low/High Cycle Fatigue Life Cycle Predictions—to resolve critical quality issues and streamline supplier transitions.
• Champion Quality & Innovation: Author and delegate non-conformance structural assessments for critical military and commercial components using 2D/3D modeling and hand calculations, ensuring flawless alignment with P&W Engineering Standard Work.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to pioneer innovative structural solutions that seamlessly balance component performance, cost, manufacturing schedule, and quality requirements.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 15% (Domestic and International), with a part-time on-site presence at Middletown, CT campus (minimum twice per week).

What You Will Learn:

• Advanced Technical Mastery: Master complex 2D and 3D modeling using industry-leading tools like ANSYS and NX Simcenter to predict component lifespans under extreme operational conditions.
• High-Stakes Lifecycle Prediction: Deepen your expertise in Fracture Mechanics, LCF, and HCF, applying advanced analytics to next-generation aerospace hardware.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Cultivate executive-level communication and influence by acting as the ultimate structural authority within multidisciplinary business units.
• Global Operations Strategy: Build elite project management skills by directing, delegating to, and scaling global engineering teams.
• Producibility & Innovation: Learn to develop novel structural solutions where historical data doesn't exist, directly impacting cost reduction and technology advancement.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or in a related field and 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes engineering experience and knowledge of structural analysis methods (stress analysis, LCF/HCF fatigue, and fracture mechanics).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced Credentials: Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Aerospace Leadership: Proven experience leading engineering teams within an aerospace manufacturing or production support environment.
• Advanced Software Palette: Proficiency in modeling tools and programming languages (e.g., ANSYS, APDL, Workbench, ABAQUS, Python, MATLAB, NX Simcenter/Teamcenter, or SAP).
• Dynamic Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven track record of translating complex technical realities into clear, impactful strategies for varied audiences.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Active experience driving process improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous manufacturing optimization).

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

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Department/Segment Overview:

• Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO): ESTO provides dedicated support by eliminating quality notifications, escapes, works stops and enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts, assemblies, modules, and engines. ESTO covers all engine programs and part families, enabling engine deliveries, first piece reviews, first article inspections, analysis automation, process certification. ESTO also supports the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative in Operations. Technical disciplines in ESTO include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, and Manufacturing Engineering.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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