Mechanical Engineer, P2 – Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) - (On-site)

RTX • East Hartford, CT

1d • $68,900 - $131,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney’s Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization is seeking a P2 Mechanical Engineer to support military exhaust system hardware. The role is responsible for evaluating nonconforming hardware, determining usability, leading cross-functional investigations, and implementing changes that improve production capability and reduce recurring issues. The engineer collaborates with engineering and operations disciplines to support on-time delivery and fielded engine readiness. The position is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Two years of engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Experience designing components used in gas turbine engines.
• Understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience with hardware evaluation, manufacturing processes, or design for manufacturability.
• Ability to lead discussions, influence cross-functional teams, and communicate technical decisions clearly.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, specifications, and configuration control.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and disposition nonconforming military exhaust system hardware in accordance with engineering requirements and safety standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams including manufacturing, structural analysis, quality, procurement, and engineering subject matter experts.
• Conduct and facilitate root cause investigations and develop and implement corrective actions.
• Create and revise engineering blueprints to align technical requirements with manufacturing capability and improve producibility.
• Reduce repeated analyses of similar nonconformance conditions through standardization and improved processes.
• Document lessons learned and communicate findings across engineering and operations teams.
• Document improvement initiatives that strengthen ESTO processes and reduce hardware nonconformance rates.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
• Holidays
• Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level