Principal Engineer, Lubrication Systems (P4) - Onsite

RTX•East Hartford, CT

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Principal Engineer, Lubrication Systems, to support our Commercial Lubrication and Thermal Management Systems team within the Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering organization. The MSEN Engineering organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience.
Relevant experience in Engineering.
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills by completing and documenting projects through formal publications, detailed reports, and engaging oral briefings, ensuring clarity and impact in project deliverables.
Successfully mentor and delegate tasks to junior team members, providing constructive feedback and oversight to enhance team performance and project outcomes within set timelines.
Lead technical and professional teams by fostering collaboration, demonstrating strong leadership capabilities, and delivering measurable results in achieving project objectives.
Apply knowledge of lubrication system design and fleet support to develop innovative solutions, leveraging experience with modern gas turbine industry tools such as Dymola and Easy5 to enhance system analysis and design.
Independently manage and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery while maintaining a positive attitude and fostering strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed analyses and develop functional characteristics of the oil system in high-complexity environments, ensuring system performance meets or exceeds established engineering benchmarks by project deadlines.
Deploy state-of-the-art systems analysis tools, perform component testing in rigs, and execute and analyze results from full-scale engine testing to validate system designs within the designated project schedule.
Utilize 1D flow modeling to analyze and design gas turbine lubrication and thermal management systems, use field data to monitor fleet health, support customers, and specify engine validation test plans, reviewing engine and test rig data, and matching analytical models to engine data.
Actively participate as a lubrication and thermal management system discipline member in module-level IPTs, while providing key contributions to the engine-level systems IPT chaired by the chief engineer, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
Interface with engine mechanical systems, air systems, and performance teams to ensure seamless integration of oil system designs across disciplines while meeting technical performance goals.
Apply innovative systems design and analysis methods to address complex challenges, delivering impactful technical contributions within the project timelines while expanding expertise across the entire engine system.
Optimizing oil system architecture to ensure safety of flight, provide adequate cooling and lubrication oil flow and pressure to mechanical components, Oil conditioning – includes storage, deaeration/deoiling, filtration, and filter life, minimization of oil degradation, and cooling, and contain oil within system boundaries.