Composites Engineer II (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

Pratt & 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.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Pratt & Whitney’s Military Composites team within Compression Systems Engineering (CSE), is currently seeking a highly-motivated Composites Engineer to join its team in support of all our military engine programs. In this role, you will support CIMA (Composites, Impact, Manufacturing and Analysis) with technology, design development, definition, production, and aftermarket phases for composite fan components on a mix of operational military engines and advanced engine development programs.

What You Will Do

• Functioning as a design/structures engineer for composite components and working on an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and participating in projects aimed at crafting and implementing designs that meet advanced engine-specific requirements.
• Providing design & structural analysis support throughout conceptual, preliminary, & detailed design phases, to include validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service.
• Material selection, determination of laminate architecture, generation of detail/assembly-level CAD models, and design of sub-element components for empirical testing.
• Finite element analysis of homogeneous solid, layered shell, & layered solid (ply-by-ply) models to ensure compliance to engine hardware requirements and structural testing correlation/validation.
• Assist in manufacturing process development at suppliers and ensure the manufacturability of component designs, documenting and presenting results to management and external customers.
• Support of Military Engines, advanced engine designs and installed base of engines and apply CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence) tools within the Composites Organization.
• Mentor and Coaching developing engineers on the team.
• Travel: ~10% Travel is anticipated.

What You Will Learn

• This position is a part of our Engineering Development Program (EDP). EDP participants will complete three to four rotations to build technical breadth and leadership abilities before graduating from the program.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Master's degree, or Bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience, in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0

Qualifications We Prefer

• Advanced Degree in Engineering
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance
• CAD Software experience (NX, FiberSIM, TeamCenter).
• CAE Software experience (Ansys MAPDL, Ansys Workbench, Abaqus, Nastran, Patran, NX Simcenter)
• Experience with composite design and analysis technology.
• Experience with Non-destructive testing methods for composites.
• Mechanical design experience (bolted joints, hand calculations, etc.).
• Hands-on composites manufacturing experience using hand layup/autoclave, compression molding, or RTM techniques.
• Experience with advanced textile design and manufacturing.
• Experience with composite design, analysis, and manufacturing.
• Experience collaborating with a team to develop innovative ideas
• Experience communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audiences.
• Leadership experience with Agile project management process.

What We Offer

• Relocation will be offered for those who qualify.
• Selected candidate will be automatically enrolled in the P&W Engineering Development Program (Rotational Program within P&W).
• Eligible for the Employee Scholar Program on Day 1.
• On the job training provided.

Learn More & Apply Now!

This position is classified as onsite. Please ensure this role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

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.

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.

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 66,000 USD - 130,000 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 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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