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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Composites Engineer (Onsite) - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** East Hartford, CT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, Abaqus, Systems Engineering, White-Box Testing, Nastran (Computer-Aided Design Software), Hypermesh, Ansys, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CB744E1F047647CB928C3C0694DC2F6B/job/ ## About the Role The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years' relevant experience in Defense/Aerospace or related industries, OR * Advanced Degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience. * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. * U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering * Advanced Degree in Engineering. * Active US Security Clearance. * CAD Software experience (e.g., NX, FiberSIM, TeamCenter). * CAE Software experience (e.g., Altair HyperMesh, Ansys MAPDL, Ansys Workbench/ACP, Abaqus, Nastran, Patran, NX Simcenter) * Familiarity with non-destructive testing methods for composites. * Mechanical design experience, e.g., bolted/mechanically fastened joints, geometric dimensioning & tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack-up methodology, beam/plate theory, classical laminate theory (CLT), general hand calculations, etc. * Hands-on composites manufacturing experience using hand-layup, autoclave, compression molding, RTM, VARTM, and/or SQRTM techniques. * Knowledge of composite technology including the composite design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing/characterization processes. * Familiarity with advanced textile design and manufacturing. * Demonstrated strong problem solving, teamwork, communication, & leadership skills. * A track record of delivering positive results in a multi-functional team environment. ## Description * Functioning as a design/structures engineer for composite components and working on an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and participating in projects aimed at crafting and implementing designs that meet advanced engine-specific requirements. * Providing design and/or structural analysis support throughout conceptual, preliminary, & detailed design phases, to include validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service. * Material selection, determination of laminate architecture, generation of detail/assembly-level CAD models, and design of sub-element components for empirical testing. * Finite element analysis of homogeneous solid, layered shell, & layered solid (ply-by-ply) models to ensure compliance to engine hardware requirements and structural testing correlation/validation. * Assist in manufacturing process development at suppliers and ensure the manufacturability of component designs, documenting and presenting results to management and external customers. * Support of Military Engines, advanced engine designs and installed base of engines and apply CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence) tools within the Composites Organization. * Mentor and Coaching developing engineers on the team. * Travel: ~10% Travel is anticipated., Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products. Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition. Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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. 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