Core Structures Lifing, Senior Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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.

What You Will Do:

• Perform structural analysis in low cycle fatigue, damage tolerance, vibration, and fracture mechanics.

• Support development and improvement of structural analysis and lifing tools, including opportunities for automation and Python-based processing.

• Build or modify finite element models (ANSYS or equivalent).

• Complete pre‑ and post‑test data processing to support engineering evaluations.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to validate assumptions and ensure technical alignment.

• Identify opportunities to streamline internal workflows and propose improvements.

• Communicate analysis results, risks, and progress clearly to peers and leadership.

What You Will Learn:

• OEM‑specific fatigue & fracture mechanics methods and structural integrity processes.

• Advanced FEA modeling practices and structural modeling standards.

• Tools, methods, and workflows used in P&W LCF lifing and damage tolerance assessments.

• Cross‑functional collaboration across design, validation, materials, and lifing disciplines.

• How to independently drive engineering tasks with increasing technical ownership.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Materials, or a related engineering field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required due to government program participation.

• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for analysis automation.

• Working knowledge of fatigue and fracture mechanics.

• Experience with ANSYS or similar FEA tools.

• Strong analytical judgment and detail‑oriented work habits.

• Ability to rapidly learn new processes, tools, and engineering methods.

• Proven ability to work independently with strong initiative and self-motivation.

What We Offer:

• Relocation Package

• Benefits

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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 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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