Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Date posted:
2021-09-23-07:00
Country:
United states of america
Location:
Pw102: middletown aircraft rd p.oBox 611, middletown, ct, 06457 usa
Pratt & whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seenAnd because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive itSo, 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 zoneBring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personallyChannel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.
Where the difference you make is on display every dayJust look up.
Are you ready to go beyond?
Pratt & whitney’s compression systems engineering (cse), designers & structures analysts of advanced fans, low & high pressure compressors, is currently seeking a highly- motivated principle engineer - composite structures to join its team in support of the military composites fan, and other operational and next generation engine programs.
Key responsibilities:
Work on an integrated product team & participating in projects aimed at crafting & implementing designs that meet advanced engine-specific requirements.
Function as structures lead for composite components.
Provide analytical support for preliminary & detailed design, through development, validation, certification, manufacturing & operational service.
Finite element modeling & analysis; calculation of ply stresses, natural frequencies, transient dynamic response, impact capability, fatigue life, & safety margins; monitoring of structural & engine tests; analysis of test results.
Apply state-of-the-art finite element-based methods to the design of jet engine components and assemblies for composite and metallic rotating and stationary structures.
Apply nonlinear, explicit dynamics methods to accurately simulate bird strike, blade-off, containment eventsCorrelate results against rotating rig & full engine tests.
Validate methods against subscale & full-scale static, dynamic and impact tests.
Cover validation testing (engine and rig) and data-reduction.
Develop computer & simulation-based methods &processes that support engineering productivity and throughput.
Document and present results to management and external customers
Coordinate with others to advance technology & improve engineering standard work processes/methods.
Mentor lesser experienced structures engineers.
Apply core (customer oriented results & competitive excellence) tools within the organization.
Basic qualifications:
Bachelors of science degree in engineering or equivalent experience and 8+ years prior engineering experience or
Advanced degree in engineering or in a related field and 5+ years engineering experience.
Work schedule: hybrid, working alternately in-office and remotely.
Us citizenship required due to government contracts.
Able to obtain and maintain a us government security clearance.
Up to 10% travel.
Preferred qualifications:
Active us government security clearance.
Demonstrated proficiency in finite element modeling & analysis of geometrically complex components & assemblies which spans static & dynamic analysis.
Demonstrated track record of success with a combination of the following: nx, fibersim, teamcenter, ansys, nastran, abaqus, ls-dyna, hypermesh, patran, prostar.
Mechanical properties testing, structural testing experience.
Knowledge of composite design & analysis technology.
Non-destructive testing methods for composites.
Raytheon technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Raytheon technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
