Principal Transmissions Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

2d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

At Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in aircraft engines, we are seeking a visionary Principal Transmissions Engineer to join our elite Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering Transmissions team. This high-impact role involves leading the design, analysis, and integration of cutting-edge mechanical systems hardware for advanced commercial and military engine programs. The ideal candidate will be a mature leader with strong professionalism, engineering expertise, and excellent interpersonal skills, thriving in a collaborative environment. This role requires the ability to mentor junior engineers, build cohesive team dynamics, and serve as a diplomatic liaison to executive leadership and global customers. This is an opportunity to push the boundaries of aerospace engineering and contribute to the future of flight.

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.
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 address MSEN transmissions' top technical issues and integrate gearbox designs.
Present key technical 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.
Lead transmission 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, focusing 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.