Turbine Sr Design Engineer Hot Section P3 (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-06-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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

Come ready to explore and youll find a place where your talent takes flightbeyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and well 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 thats evolving fast to the future.

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

What Will Do You

The Hot Section Engineering (HSE) Mechanical Design team is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, preferably with turbine experience, that will own production and sustainment tasks for the Low-Pressure Turbine (LPT) Case. The Engineer will be the design focal working with the other disciplines of the Integrated Product Team (IPT) on the F135 Program [including project, structures, durability, aero-thermal, and product definition] and integrating learning with the analogous the Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) hardware. The team needs a well-organized and decision-driven individual that will interface with other Hot Section Engineering IPTs as well as other departments such as Customer Technical Support, Aftermarket repairs, and Product Safety to complete myriad tasks.

If you have relevant mechanical design experience and possess the skills and motivation to bring new ideas into practice in support of our 5th generation fighter, we would like to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, seeking a balanced system solution, ensuring engineering excellence, all with some supervisor oversight.
• Enable and sustain the efficient use of Outsourcing via technical review and oversight.
• Establish and maintain trust with internal and external customers by executing tasks with robust technical solutions.
• Work with our Customer Technical Support (CTS) team to respond to customer questions, review deteriorated hardware, update engine maintenance manual limits, and lead timely resolution of field event root cause analyses.
• Support Operations and collaborate with Engineering Support Teams to address production and sustainment issues to facilitate the timely delivery of engines.
• Utilize standard work and CORE tools to continuously improve the design process while demonstrating rigor in technical approach.
• Process technically sound engineering changes within program schedule that meet performance metrics such as cost, weight, and part life.
• Interpret, review and approve product definition data (prints and models).
• Travel up to 10% to Tinker AFB in OK and various suppliers as required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5 years of engineering experience, 3 years with an advanced degree
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 3+ years of experience with Gas turbine engine experience: including design, development, manufacturing, testing and/or maintenance.
• 3+ years of experience with GD&T ASME Y14.5M-1994, or newer specification. Experience with ASME Y14.5M-2018 and model based definition is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a consistent record of collaboration, innovation, and initiative.
• Proficiency in Teamcenter, Unigraphics NX/CAD, ANSYS, and classical methods of analysis.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.

What We Offer:

• Benefits
• Relocation Assistance

Learn More & Apply Now!

Hot Section Engineering (HSE)

Hot Section Engineering is responsible for the design, development, technology maturation and in service support of all diffuser cases, combustors, turbines (vanes, blades, rotors and cases), augmenters (military), nozzles and associated fuel systems for all military, commercial and industrial engine models and radial auxiliary power units.

Technical disciplines in HSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Durability and Product Definition.

What is my role type?

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

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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 employees personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 candidates 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 companys 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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