Principal Engineer, Structural Engineering

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This position is for a Principal Structural Engineering professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise. Candidate should possess a deep understanding of aerospace regulatory and certification requirements and demonstrate the ability to meet these requirements through structural analysis and associated documentation.

What YOU Will do:

• Work within a team of structural analysis (Stress) engineers in support of new product development and certification
• Perform complex structural analysis utilizing classical analysis and finite element analysis methods to demonstrate structural integrity of cargo handling system products
• Support the generation of component applied loads and aircraft interface loads
• Review and approve structural analysis documentation in support of product certification
• Mentor and develop junior stress engineers
• Coordinate project schedule and status with program management and other cross-functional engineering groups in support of deliverable milestones
• Coordinate structural testing with the necessary cross-functional engineering teams (i.e. design engineering, test & validation engineering, etc) to support product certification
• Support establishing structural specifications, conducting performance tests, and planning or conducting experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of systems or equipment to ensure quality and performance standards are met
• Support the development of structural analysis methods to meet aerospace regulatory requirements
• Manage daily work assignment and oversight of junior stress engineers

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace engineering from an accredited institution and 8 years of relevant experience OR Advance degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Aerospace engineering and 5 years of relevant experience OR In absence of a degree, 11 years of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Computer Aided Design (CAD) program experience
• Finite Element Analysis experience (ANSYS preferred)
• Experience with major airframe and/or aircraft on-board cargo systems
• In-depth understanding of regulatory documents and processes, and structural certification requirements for commercial aerospace products.
• Strong understanding of core engineering concepts such as material properties, free body diagrams, and statics
• Understanding of structural loading and analysis
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace regulatory documents and processes
• Experience with classical analysis methods
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize both daily issues and longer-term projects
• Experienced with Microsoft Office tools.
• Adaptability to adjust to business changes and priority shifts
• Strong teamwork skills to facilitate inclusion and leverage diversity for success

What We Offer

• Eligible for relocation

• 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! 

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Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.     

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

• Have prior experience in functional area of interest

• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

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The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All 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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