Engineer, Structures Engineering (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-14



Country: United States of America



Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF2 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF2



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'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.

Fan Military structures team is seeking an established Engineering professional with desire to work Structures Analysis Processes. Experience in commercial and military Fan, Low Pressure Compressor, and High Pressure Compressor analysis is a plus. If you have relevant structures background or experience in these areas and possess the skills and motivation to bring new ideas into practice, we would like to hear from you.

What You Will Do

• Structures support across all phases of the design cycle, concept initiation & optimization, preliminary through detailed structures, development, validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service.
• Conducts structures analysis on components and/or assemblies, when required, to ensure that designs are cost efficient, manufacturable, and reliable.
• Identify structural risks within work of moderate scope to ensure project completion.
• Help with new products and processes and improves and maintains existing products to help create better products or processes and ensure that the current and future needs of the business are met.
• Perform Finite Element Analysis with tools including Ansys and Teamcenter Simcenter.
• Complete multidisciplinary task and/or work closely with other Cold Section Engineering disciplines(Design, Heat Transfer, Structures, and Aero).
• Candidates must be willing to work in an on-site environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 2+ years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• Mechanical Structures engineering experience
• Proficiency in Teamcenter/Simcenter, Ansys, and classical methods of analysis
• Candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in static hardware structural assessments.

What We Offer

• Relocation Eligibility

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Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)

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.

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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