Senior Structural Engineer Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles

The Senior Structures Engineer role within Pratt & Whitney’s Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) engineering module focuses on structural analysis and technical support across product definition, validation, and certification activities. The position also contributes to integrated product teams for Externals and Mechanical Systems hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis for Externals and Mechanical Systems hardware across preliminary design, detailed design, validation, certification, and support for manufacturing and operational service.
• Act as the structural representative on multi-disciplinary integrated product teams, providing balanced design solutions aligned to customer requirements for durability, performance, cost, and weight.
• Support validation testing activities (engine and rig), including live monitoring of instrumentation against limits, post-processing of test data, and evaluating results relative to program requirements.
• Assist with in-service field investigations.
• Conduct Finite Element Analysis using ANSYS, Workbench, and Teamcenter, applying classical methods for strength, stress/deflection, vibration, fatigue life, and damage tolerance.
• Contribute to technology development and continuous improvement of engineering standard work processes and methods.
• Document analysis outcomes and present findings to management and external customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
• 5 years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree in Engineering with 3 years of engineering experience.
• U.S. citizenship required: U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge on Externals and/or Mechanical Systems engine components.
• M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• Proficiency in Teamcenter, Ansys, and classical methods of analysis.
• Theoretical advancement in structural engineering through degree and experience.

Tools and Technologies

• ANSYS
• Workbench
• Teamcenter

Location and Work Style

• Aguadilla, PR, United States of America (hybrid)
• Hybrid role: responsibilities require regular onsite execution in addition to offsite work.

Benefits

• Employee Scholar Program

Security Clearance

None/Not Required.

Role Type and Eligibility

• U.S. citizen, U.S. person, or immigration status requirements apply: U.S. citizenship is required for authorization to access information under the program/contract.