Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – F135 HPC (Onsite)

RTX•Jupiter, FL

1d•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. Pratt & Whitney’s Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) HPC Design group seeks a goal‑oriented, detail‑focused Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to support the F135 Base or ECU HPC Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs). The selected candidate will take leadership roles in complex, high‑priority tasks and directly support Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL) and program managers.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree with 5+ years of mechanical‑design experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum tools
Broad understanding of engine hardware, 2D drawings, MBD, and manufacturing methods
Experience with rotating hardware and airfoils
Advanced data‑management and processing skills
Ability to leverage AI tools for improved engineering results
Ability to work in fast‑paced environments with strong attention to detail
Proficiency with NX, Teamcenter, engineering standard work, SAP, Class I & II EC processes
ANSYS experience desired

Responsibilities

Develop innovative and technically sound design solutions that meet program schedule milestones.
Lead producibility investigations with manufacturing vendors, including EFPRs both remotely and on‑site.
Lead ECU Design Validation activities, supporting manufacturing coordination and module‑integration efforts.
Apply advanced 3D modeling tools to refine component‑ and module‑level designs.
Lead or support field‑incident investigations, including root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action implementation.
Develop serviceable limits through advanced data‑processing and cross‑discipline collaboration.
Participate in hands‑on, multi‑week engine tear‑downs at Tinker AFB.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary IPTs across design, structures, aero, HT&SF, manufacturing, quality, and other modules.
Lead or assist with safety‑risk analyses and risk‑mitigation planning; present technical results to customers and program management.
Mentor early‑career engineers within the IPT/CIPT and design organization.
Improve engineering efficiency using advanced data‑mining, automated tools, and AI.