Senior Design Engineer - Mechanical Systems (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join its Mechanical Systems design team within the Mechanical Systems, Externals & Nacelles (MSEN) organization. The position supports next-generation military engine programs through the design and development of complex mechanical systems hardware, including bearing compartments, rotating bearing assemblies, carbon seals, seal plates, oil distribution systems, and coupling shafts. The engineer develops innovative, cost-effective design solutions that satisfy structural, functional, packaging, and maintainability requirements, while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver program commitments. The role is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. An active, existing Secret clearance is required after day one. Domestic travel is less than 25%. The position offers a 9/80 work schedule and is eligible for relocation. The MSEN organization designs, develops, and supports power transmission systems, bearing compartments and rotor supports, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, and nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Its technical disciplines include project engineering, mechanical design, structural analysis, product definition, system modeling, analysis of bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or another engineering discipline and 5 years of relevant engineering experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience.
Relevant mechanical design engineering experience.
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience.
Demonstrated ability to deliver successful engineering projects and design solutions.
U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Active and existing DoD Secret security clearance required after day one.

Nice To Haves

Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance on calculations, layouts, and EKS deliverables.
Experience developing mechanical systems hardware for gas turbine engines.
Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams supporting hardware assembly and validation.
Ability to independently resolve complex technical challenges and develop effective design solutions.
Existing U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical systems hardware, including bearing compartment supports and housings, rotating bearing assemblies, carbon seal assemblies, seal plates, oil distribution systems, and coupling shafts.
Develop technically sound design solutions, perform fit/function calculations and module assembly assessments, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
Apply Engineering Standard Work (ESW), Engineering Knowledge System (EKS), and RTX CORE tools to improve design processes and hardware definition release methods.
Participate in Agile Sprint and Increment planning, present design solutions at technical reviews and Sprint Demos, and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
Support manufacturing vendors and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful hardware development, assembly, validation, and future engine builds.

Benefits

Eligible for relocation.
9/80 work schedule.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave.
Paid time off and holidays.
May be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to position level, applicable agreements, and program conditions.