Structures Engineer Jobs

Date Posted:

2026-11-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-JUPITER-ADR ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ ADR BLDG

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 certain necessary systems.

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 Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) structures team supporting military engine programs. In this role, you will apply structural analysis expertise to evaluate the durability, performance, and structural integrity of critical engine components throughout the product lifecycle. You will contribute to preliminary and detailed design, development testing, validation, certification, and field support while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. This is an opportunity to help advance aerospace technology, solve complex engineering challenges, and communicate technical findings and recommendations to leadership and customers.

What You Will Do:

• Perform structural analyses throughout the product lifecycle, including preliminary and detailed design, development testing, validation, certification, delivery support, and post-production service.
• Monitor the structural health of MSEN components during engine validation testing, reduce and analyze test data, and verify that test objectives are achieved.
• Support field investigations by providing structural analysis expertise and technical recommendations.
• Apply finite element analysis (FEA) and classical analytical methods to evaluate component strength, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop design solutions that meet durability, performance, cost, and weight requirements.
• Contribute to technology advancement and continuous improvement of engineering methods, tools, and standard work processes.
• Document analysis results and communicate technical findings, conclusions, and recommendations to internal leadership and external customers.

Travel Requirement: 5 % ( Domestic).

What You Will Learn:

• Advanced structural analysis techniques using FEA and classical methods to evaluate engine component performance and durability.
• Engine validation testing practices, including component health monitoring, test data reduction, and analysis.
• How to collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop solutions that balance technical and business requirements.
• Opportunities to advance engineering technology and improve standard work processes and analytical methods.
• Effective approaches to communicating complex technical findings to leadership, customers, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and 5 years of relevant engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience performing structural analysis using finite element analysis and classical analytical methods to evaluate strength, deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance, as well as supporting multiple product lifecycle phases, including design, development testing, validation, and service support.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, or currently pursuing an advanced degree.
• Active security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience with test data reduction and analysis during engine validation testing.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement engineering design solutions.
• Strong task coordination, technical communication, and presentation skills.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Department / Segment Overview:

Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN): The MSEN Engineering organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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  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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