Senior Structures Engineer
RTX· Defense· Oct 9, 2026 · 19d ago
East Hartford, CT
In office
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$186K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
Date Posted:
2026-10-09 Country:
United States of America Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF1 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF1 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.
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Structures Engineer to join the Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) Fan Blades and Static Hardware team within Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO). In this role, you will support commercial and military engine production by leading structural assessments, resolving technical and quality challenges, improving hardware producibility, and mentoring internal and outsourced engineers to meet delivery and engineering performance targets.
What You Will Do:
Lead production support activities, including critical quality issues, supplier transitions, Class II engineering changes, and proactive producibility improvements to support delivery targets.
Perform structural assessments using hand calculations, finite element modeling, engineering standard work, analytical tools, and sound engineering judgment with minimal oversight.
Provide technical mentorship and review structural analyses to strengthen team capabilities and promote engineering safety and best practices.
Oversee outsourced engineering teams and review deliverables to ensure technical quality, accuracy, and compliance with engineering requirements.
Drive continuous improvement and strategic engineering initiatives to enhance cold-section hardware producibility, team performance, and alignment with ESTO values.
Travel Requirement: Up to 10% – domestic and international travel.
What You Will Learn:
Structural engineering practices for commercial and military engine compression systems and cold-section hardware.
Advanced structural assessment techniques using hand calculations and finite element analysis.
Production support, supplier transitions, quality issue resolution, and Class II engineering changes.
Technical leadership, mentoring, and oversight of outsourced engineering teams.
Producibility improvement, engineering standard work, and continuous improvement within ESTO.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of relevant engineering experience, or an advanced engineering degree with 3 years of relevant engineering experience. Relevant experience demonstrating engineering analysis and problem-solving capabilities applicable to structural assessments and production support.
Qualifications We Prefer:
Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering, with advanced technical expertise.
Extensive manufacturing-focused engineering experience in the aerospace or mechanical industry.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in ANSYS or equivalent finite element analysis tools.
Knowledge of fatigue and fracture mechanics.
Proficiency with Pratt & Whitney proprietary tools and Engineering Knowledge Systems.
What We Offer:
Eligible for Relocation.
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Department/Segment Overview :
Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO): ESTO provides dedicated support by eliminating quality notifications, escapes, works stops and enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts, assemblies, modules, and engines. ESTO covers all engine programs and part families, enabling engine deliveries, first piece reviews, first article inspections, analysis automation, process certification. ESTO also supports the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative in Operations. Technical disciplines in ESTO include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, and Manufacturing Engineering.
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.
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 the 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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