Pratt & Whitney

Principal Engineer – Structural Dynamics

Pratt & Whitney Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Date Posted:

2024-04-05

Country:

India

Location:

North Gate Business Park Sy.No 2/1, and Sy.No 2/2, KIAL Road, Venkatala Village, Chowdeshwari Layout, Yelahanka, Bangalore, Karnataka 560064

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Engine Loads and Rotor Dynamics Analyst

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?

Job Description:

Pratt & Whitney Engine Design & Systems Integration (EDSI) is a dynamic engineering organization focused on the development and certification of military, commercial and industrial gas turbine engines. EDSI is responsible for overall engine system definition and management which defines engine architecture, system and structural design as well as manages all requirements across the program.

We are looking for an Engine Loads and Rotor Dynamics Analyst to join our team at the Pratt & Whitney India Engineering Center (IEC) in Bengaluru India, who will develop complex dynamics simulations of engines that will be used in all phases of the design. Work closely with hardware owners to impact engine designs and how they are supported in the field. Expect to be involved with developing and coordinating tests to validate simulations while contributing to detailed designs, test plans, test data analytics and fabrication plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform a wide range of engine loads (e.g. normal maneuver, extreme events such as fan blade off), and rotor dynamics analysis (e.g. rotor unbalance sensitivity, critical speed) in support of engine programs while working closely with hardware and system owners to ensure accuracy of engine level dynamic models.
  • Collaboratively develop system design and build requirements to ensure engines meet requirements for acceptable loads, vibration and durability characteristics while maintaining safety under extreme load events such as bird strikes or fan blade off.
  • Participate on teams troubleshooting engine issues during testing and in the field.
  • Utilize the test and field data to continually improve analytical models and modeling techniques.
  • Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Exhibit the project leadership in terms of milestones, schedules & quality of deliverables.
  • Mentoring other EDSI engineers in the India Engineering Center

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (with 12+ year experience) or Advanced degree (with 10+ year experience)in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Experience in engine loads and rotor dynamics.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in computational skills with modeling and simulation experience with static and dynamic analysis codes.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), organization, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Applied experience in the areas of rotor dynamics, rotor balancing and dynamic testing, including designing and performing measurements and analyzing test results.
  • Experience with modeling rotating equipment.
  • Practical knowledge of test analysis integration and correlations.
  • Demonstrated prior research and development experience.
  • Experience with Python.

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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  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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