Senior Engineer: Thermal Management (Onsite)

RTX • East Hartford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world 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. Advanced Concepts & Technology is seeking a senior engineer to report to the Manager of Advanced Concepts. The successful candidate will support the Advanced Concepts group in the discovery, optimization, and analysis of new commercial and military engine concepts, Invent, size, optimize and analyze thermal management systems to support novel thermodynamic cycles and engine concepts, This position will provide the successful candidate with the flexibility to work across commercial and military organizations and make novel discoveries to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in engineering; or a Masters degree in a relevant field, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience; or a Ph.D. in a relevant field
• Fundamental knowledge of heat transfer; heat exchanger sizing and technology; and thermal management systems
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree desirable - Engineering Masters or Ph.D.
• Familiarity with commercial and/or military engine businesses
• Aero engine durability experience and knowledge of aero engine durability technologies
• Fundamental knowledge of optimization techniques and multi-disciplinary design optimization (MDO)
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

Responsibilities

• support the Advanced Concepts group in the discovery, optimization, and analysis of new commercial and military engine concepts
• Invent, size, optimize and analyze thermal management systems to support novel thermodynamic cycles and engine concepts

Benefits

• Benefits
• Relocation Package
• 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, and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees