Principal Transmissions Design Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
Pratt & Whitney is looking for a visionary Principal Transmissions Engineer to join our elite Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering Transmissions team. In this high-impact role, you will be the driving force behind the design, analysis, and integration of cutting-edge mechanical systems hardware for the world’s most advanced commercial and military engine programs. Your success will rely as much on your professionalism as it does on your engineering expertise. We are looking for a mature leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, excels at cross-functional teamwork, and possesses the refined interpersonal skills necessary to mentor the next generation of engineering talent, build cohesive team dynamics, and serve as a trusted, diplomatic voice to executive leadership and global customers. If you are ready to push the boundaries of aerospace engineering and leave a lasting legacy on the future of flight, your next chapter starts here.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with 8 years of gear design and analysis experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field with 5 years of gear design and analysis experience.
- At least 3 years of direct experience working with complex Mechanical Systems hardware with proven expertise in industry-standard tools for gear design and manufacturing.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or actively pursuing an Advanced degree in a related field.
- An active U.S. Government Security Clearance.
- Exceptional communication, task coordination, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Proficiency in Gleason Works software and Siemens NX.
Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to tackle MSEN transmissions' top technical issues and seamlessly integrate gearbox designs, presenting key results to customers and executive leadership.
- Perform comprehensive design and analysis on aerospace hardware across varied gear types (spur, helical, bevel, and spiral bevel) using automated tools, FEA, and precise hand calculations.
- Spearhead transmission's root cause investigation teams—directing work, assigning/closing action items, and delivering findings to engineering leadership.
- Review team members' work and provide hands-on guidance to less experienced engineers with a specific focus on accelerating proficiency.
- Actively manage, align, and integrate the complex technical requirements of external suppliers holding design ownership.
- Lead entire test programs, including rig development, test plan creation, instrumentation/limit selection, pre-test predictions, data post-processing, and reporting.
- Advance gear manufacturing readiness (hobbing, shaping, broaching, milling, heat treating, superfinishing) while improving ESW/EKS, analytical tools, and training materials.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 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
- annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
