Hybrid Principal Mechanical Structural Engineer

at RTX

• Job title: Principal Mechanical Structural Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $107,500 - $204,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Windsor Locks, United States

About the role

• Principal Mechanical Structural Engineer providing technical and analytical support for Engine & Control Systems in aerospace. Engaging in design, testing, and validation processes within a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis of conventional & additively manufactured complex aerospace components including static, dynamic, thermal (steady state & transient), fatigue life, fracture mechanics (residual life) predictions and damage tolerance analyses.
• Provide documentation of analyses results and recommendations in the form of formal reports and presentations for management and customers.
• Assist in creating test plans and support validation and verification testing of components for thermal and dynamic performance and behavior.
• Use this information to calibrate and improve the analytical methods.
• Participate in cross-discipline integrated product team as structures focal to provide design recommendations and solutions to develop products that meet technical, weight and cost targets.
• Continuously pursue ways to develop, improve, and validate analytical methods and processes to improve productivity and cost effectiveness.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Experience with finite element modeling tools such as Abaqus, Ansys, Nastran or equivalent.
• Experience in fracture mechanics and NASGRO or equivalent tool is a plus
• Possess experience in 2D and 3D CAD tools including, UG NX, CATIA or equivalent
• Experience in dynamic/vibration analysis and testing

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!