CSMC Advanced Engine Design (Onsite)

RTX•Middletown, CT

4d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) Advanced Engine Programs (AEP) Mechanical Design team is seeking mechanical engineering professionals to join our team. AEP is a dynamic and exciting environment. Unlike most other groups in the organization, AEP covers all Fan & Compressor hardware from nosecone/spinner to entrance to diffuser. Our work encompasses both commercial and military/government projects, leveraging insights from both sectors to drive innovation and improvements at Pratt & Whitney. An AEP role will help you better understand the considerations, trades and complexities that go into technology development and new product type definition. Role will provide the opportunity to shape the engine architecture of the future. This is a Technology group, whereby definition, new design standards are explored and defined. Assignments are challenging and open for innovation and creativity.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with 5+ years of Mechanical Design engineering experience OR An Advanced Degree with 3+ years of in a related field with engineering experience.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

M.S. or greater in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
Proficiency in Teamcenter, Unigraphics, Ansys, and classical “hand” methods of analysis.
Active US government security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Understanding of hardware, blueprints, dimensions & tolerances, and manufacturing methods.
Turbomachinery experience.
Rotating hardware experience.

Responsibilities

Sound mechanical engineering across all phases of the design cycle, with focus on Concept Initiation and Optimization and rig/demo hardware designs.
Mechanical engineering across a variety of part types (static and rotating) and compressor modules. Tasks will include integration of detail components into functioning modules and engine systems.
Resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, seeking a balanced system solution, ensuring engineering excellence, while providing oversight of execution.
Clear communication with all levels of the organization.
Coordination of product definition data - layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposals and mfg.
Involvement in generation of Intellectual Property (IP) patents.
Establish new concepts and the defining of rigs and applications to validate and utilize them.
Viable candidates must have relevant design background or experience in these areas and possess the skills and motivation to bring new ideas into practice.