Pratt & Whitney Associate Engineer, Materials/Structures Job Code: 123194-01 Location: East Hartford, CT

Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most advanced jet engines, is looking for dedicated individuals to become a part of our organization. If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Pratt & Whitney, a Corp. company (NYSE:UTX), is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, auxiliary and ground power units, small propulsion products and industrial gas turbines. We reported an operating pro?t of $1.6 billion in 2012 on revenues of $14 billion. Our company has approximately 36,000 employees who support more than 11,000 customers around the world.

Frederick Rentschler founded Pratt & Whitney in Hartford, , in 1925. Our ?rst transformed the aviation industry. It was the 410-horsepower, aircooled Wasp, which delivered unprecedented performance and reliability for the time. We have been leading change ever since

Perform a wide range of engine rotor dynamics, vibration and loads analyses in support of commercial and military aircraft gas turbine engine programs. Prescribe engine system design requirements to help assure engine products meet customer requirements for vibration, durability and abnormal loading such as blade-off. Prepare and deliver presentation materials to internal management and to airframe or government customers/regulators in formal design reviews and other settings. Work directly with Design Integration, Engine Program, Module Center and Engine Center personnel to assure engine dynamics requirements are understood and properly implemented. Prescribe instrumentation requirements for test measurement of engine loads and vibration parameters, monitor loads and vibration during engine testing, prepare assessments of test results, troubleshoot engine validation, production or field problems and recommend solutions. Assist in the development of engine dynamics and loads methodology and process improvements that enhance product quality and reduce product cost.

A Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) is the minimum education requirement. An advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) is highly desirable. Experience in aircraft gas turbine engine and aircraft loads, structural and rotor dynamics, transient and steady state loads/vibration analysis is valued.

Beneficial skills desired include a working knowledge of CAD/CAM and finite element analysis software like UNIGRAPHICS, PATRAN, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA or ANSYS. A working knowledge of office software (e.g., Microsoft Office) is also a plus. Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work in an aggressive, success-oriented team environment are advantageous.

United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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