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Pratt & Whitney is a seeking a Principal Structures Engineer (P4) to work a hybrid role at our East Hartford, CT campus and remote. The successful candidate will join the HPC Structures team to continue development of engine technology. The HPC Structures team is responsible for structural analysis of airfoils, rotors, cases, and kinematic systems. The candidate's responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

What You Will Do

• Identify & plan tasks, leading teams to deliver results with cross-functional integration.
• Coach/mentor team members.
• Independently perform structural analysis of components via hand calculations and finite element analysis as well as help supervisors with resource planning.
• Utilize analysis results to provide recommendations/proposals to the Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Work closely with all engineering disciplines on the IPT to identify balanced solutions to technical tasks and utilize latest P&W structural best practices and analytical tools.
• Provide documentation of analyses in the form of formal reports and presentations for management and customers.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or in a related field and 8+ years of prior relevant experience, OR
• Masters of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or in a related filed and 5+ years of prior relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficiency in structural finite element methods.
• Focus on results and the ability to drive tasks to completion.
• Demonstrated success working effectively in fast-paced, team environment.
• Demonstrated success working independently to accomplish project goals.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging excellent written and oral communication skills required to convey results and ideas effectively to drive business.
• Demonstrated experience working well within a team and possessing a positive attitude toward meeting individual and group commitments.

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.

Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering executes both military and commercial repair design and repairs substantiations for engines. We create and improve ASE business and repair development tools. We design, develop, and qualify military repair tooling.

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:

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

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 96,000 USD - 200,000 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.

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