Test System Engineer - Principle Engineering, Mechanical Design (Onsite)
About The Position
Development Operations is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Test Systems Engineering (TSE) Family. TSE designs new mechanical, electrical, and physical infrastructure systems required for jet-engine and component research and development testing within Pratt & Whitney Development Operations. The engineer will contribute to commercial and military programs and capital infrastructure improvement initiatives. The role focuses on mechanical design, product definition, and manufacturing for engine- and rig-adaptive systems that simulate aircraft conditions. Examples include engine inlets, exhausts, mounts, liquid and gaseous systems, cooling and heating carts, and test-stand configuration and construction. Project work includes interpreting requirements, developing conceptual designs, performing detailed engineering analyses, and producing product-definition deliverables. Projects must emphasize safety, code compliance, budget, schedule, feasibility, and environmental considerations. The engineer will collaborate with BOM CIPTs, Test Operations, FCS, and Data Recording departments to support smooth STE integration. The successful candidate will be proactive, customer-focused, organized, and confident communicating technical concepts. The role includes technical leadership, team guidance, collaboration, and resolution of complex design issues. It is onsite in Jupiter, Florida, and may require domestic travel up to 10%. U.S. citizenship is required because the role involves access to information under a program or contract restricted to U.S. citizens.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- At least 8 years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years of engineering experience.
- At least 5 years of design engineering experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Active EIT (Engineer in Training) certification or PE (Professional Engineer) license.
- Experience with modern digital engineering tools, including Siemens NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS Workbench, STAAD.Pro, Datacor (previously AFT), AutoPIPE, and AutoCAD.
- Experience with ASME B31.1, B31.3, and BPVC for industrial plumbing design.
- Knowledge of industrial piping materials, valves, fittings, and fabrication methods.
- Familiarity with structural stress analysis, computational flow analysis, and thermodynamic analysis.
- Experience in GD&T principles and tolerance stack-up calculations.
- Familiarity with Model-Based Definition techniques.
- Communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
- Experience with gas turbine special test equipment and facilities.
- OSHA 510 or equivalent certification.
- Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Work with Test Operations, CIPTs, and regulatory departments to develop and refine requirements that define Special Test Equipment design objectives.
- Develop complex design solutions independently or lead multidisciplinary teams of design engineers.
- Partner with civil/structural, electrical, and project engineering teams to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions that meet program objectives.
- Communicate within and outside the Test Systems Engineering department to advance STE design and explain and demonstrate design capabilities.
- Lead and support technical design reviews with stakeholders and chief engineers.
- Create professionally executed product-definition documentation, including drawings and models.
- Generate assembly documentation and lead field verification and validation plans to ensure equipment complies with design requirements.
- Coach and mentor junior engineers.
- Incorporate Engineering Standard Work (ESW) into everyday design practices.
- Support occasional domestic travel, up to 10%, for site coordination and project execution.
Benefits
- Employee Scholar Program
- 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
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and applicable factors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
