LS Dyna System Strength Specialist (P2) - Hybrid

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Engine Design and Systems Integration (EDSI) Core ED&L is seeking an LS-Dyna System Strength Specialist to be a part of our System Strength discipline to conduct structures analysis for commercial and military engines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide range of system level LS-Dyna modeling and analyses in support of commercial and military aircraft gas turbine engine programs.
• Develop sub-component, component and full engine models and conduct analysis.
• Prepare presentation materials to internal customers, airframer, and/or government customers/regulators in formal design reviews and other settings.
• Work with Design/Structure Integration, Engine Programs, and Module Centers to assure engine dynamics and ultimate condition requirements are understood and properly implemented.
• Assist in the development of engine dynamics and loads methodology and process improvements that enhance product quality and reduce product cost.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or in a related field and 2+ years of engineering experience in Finite Element Modeling/Analysis. 
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace and/or Automotive relevant engineering experience.
• Experiences in LS-Dyna, aircraft gas turbine engine and aircraft loads.
• Structural and rotor dynamics.
• Vibration analysis experience.
• Working knowledge of CAD and finite element analysis software like UNIGRAPHICS, PATRAN, NASTRAN, LS-DYNA, ABACUS or ANSYS.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.