Engineer I: Structures (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA

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:

None/Not Required

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?  

What You Will Do

In this era of rapidly advancing technologies, air dominance is a critical imperative for success. Next-generation propulsion is the key. Leverage your experience to develop propulsion technologies for the advanced aircraft required to fly, fight and win.

The candidate will be working on compression systems hardware. Tasks will include processing engineering changes to improve the production configuration, delivering development hardware to test engines, facilitating the delivery of hardware to production engines, and support of fielded engines or even new product design.

The structural engineer will work with the other disciplines of the Integrated Product Team (IPT) including Project, Structures, Aero-thermal, and Product Definition. The structural engineer will also need to interface with other Compression Systems Engineering IPTs as well as other departments such as Customer Technical Support, Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering, and Product Safety, Certification and Validation & Development Operations to complete these tasks.

• Resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, seeking a balanced system solution, ensuring engineering excellence, all with peer assistance and supervisor oversight.
• Learn to execute and understand the reasoning behind PW EKS (standard work) for your engineering discipline.
• Execute FEM codes for the creation and solving FEM models.
• Execute PW Core Str codes for lifing, Fracture, Burst, strength, deflection analysis for jet engine static and rotating hardware.
• Generate development hardware design solutions that meet the objectives of the test engines and facilitate the delivery of the development hardware to the test engines on schedule.
• Work with Operations to address production issues and evaluate hardware nonconformances to facilitate the timely delivery of production hardware.
• Work with our Customer Technical Support (CTS) team to respond to customer questions, review deteriorated hardware, and update engine maintenance manual limits.
• Utilize standard work and CORE tools to continuously improve the structures analysis process.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• Internship experience with Pratt & Whitney, RTX, or within the aerospace industry
• Experience collaborating with a team to develop innovative ideas
• Experience communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audience
• Experience with MS Office products, Teamcenter, Unigraphics NX, ANSYS, and classical methods of analysis.

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!

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Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) is responsible for the design, development, technology maturation and in service support of commercial and military fans, low compressors and high compressors. Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.

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.​ 

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 55,000 USD - 107,000 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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