Principal Mechanical Structural Engineer
RTX
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Windsor Locks • Connecticut • United States
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Salary
💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
structural analysisfinite element modelingfracture mechanicsdynamic analysisthermal analysisfatigue life predictiondamage tolerance analysisvibration analysisanalytical methods improvementtest plan creation
Soft Skills
documentationpresentationcross-discipline collaborationdesign recommendationsproblem-solvingproductivity improvementcost effectiveness