Principal Propeller Hydromechanical Design Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Windsor Locks, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Propeller Systems Engineering organization is seeking an experienced Hydromechanical Design Engineer to support both in-service propeller products and new product development. This role spans across concept, design, verification and validation, and field support activities across military and commercial platforms. The position involves collaboration within propellers engineering, manufacturing, and program office as well as occasional interactions with U.S. military customers, operators, maintainers, airframe manufacturers, and engine manufacturers. The ideal candidate brings strong hydromechanical components and systems design, analysis, and test expertise with hydraulic valves, actuators, flyweight governors, EHSV’s, solenoids, and other typical hydraulic system components (seals, orifices, pin plugs, hydraulic housings, etc.). This is an onsite position in Windsor Locks, CT. The Propeller System’s engineering organization in Windsor Locks is a small organization in comparison to many other product lines providing excellent opportunities for motivated engineers to work across multiple specialties supporting the full lifecycle of a product. In this role the hydromechanical design engineer will directly influence the product design, safety, reliability, and performance of propeller systems used across global military and commercial fleets.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Familiarity with ANSI Y14.5M-1982 (drawing interpretation)
Experience with hydraulic mechanical system design, analysis, and verification
Experience with designing mechanical assemblies with standard parts (seals, screws, bearings, plugs and pin)
Experience in the use of typical Microsoft Office programs such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Explorer
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to present to customers, operators, and all levels of leadership internally & externally
Experience with CAD software
Capable to lead technical teams

Nice To Haves

Mechanical Engineering degree
Familiarity with FAA requirements
Experience with Siemens NX (Unigraphics)
Hydraulic system analyses (lapped fit leakage, orifice flow, system pressure drop analyses, design for valve/system stability)
Design analyses (structural hand calculations, FEA, thermal analysis, tolerance stack-up, etc.)
Aerospace experience
Engineering and RRCA (relentless root cause analysis) investigations
Full life cycle engineering experience

Responsibilities

Perform design activities across all phases of the design cycle, concept & optimization, preliminary through detailed design, development, validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service
Design mechanical components and assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability
Provide technical leadership for medium to large projects.
Engage with suppliers for sizing and selection of supplier design components (pumps, valves, EHSV and motors)
Disposition of production non-conforming material including coordination with other disciplines as needed (materials engineering, systems engineering, etc.)
Interact with internal customers, external customers, vendors and suppliers
Participate in internal and external product design engineering teams and reviews
Support a collaborative engineering environment by cross-training fellow engineers, participating in peer reviews, and contributing to team problem-solving
Domestic and international travel may be required to support suppliers and customers (less than 10%)

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Program, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs