Senior Mechanical Systems Design Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to support their Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering organization. This role involves planning and executing design tasks, communicating status and risks, and mentoring team members. The engineer will execute design subtask work independently, provide technical guidance, define schedules and risks, and drive tasks to closure. They will also handle customer fleet issues, coordinate redline updates, make independent design decisions, contribute to Engineering Knowledge System (EKS) updates, and support engine builds and teardowns. Travel up to 20% (Domestic and International) is required.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience; or an Advanced degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience.
Relevant experience in mechanical design engineering with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Proven track record of mentoring and providing strategic technical guidance to engineers to elevate team performance and accelerate skill development, including oversight of calculations, layouts, and EKS.
Experience with Design or Modeling of Bearings, Carbon Seals, complex Castings, Machinings, and Forgings.
Experience in Lubrication Systems or Thermal Management Systems (TMS).
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Capability to independently execute multiple tasks, lead projects, and support resource planning with strong decision‑making ability using hardware understanding, analysis, interpretation, and system‑level awareness.
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Execute design subtask work independently for Subject Matter Expert (SME) review and approval.
Provide technical guidance to P1/P2 engineers and Outsourcing.
Help define the schedule, risks, and opportunities for Design technical path for sub-tasks and drive them to closure.
Execute with urgency to provide recommended disposition to SME for customer fleet issues.
Coordinate with PD on redline updates and ensure clear, timely communication of handoffs.
Make independent design decisions using Design Discipline skills, hardware knowledge, and analysis outputs to shape part designs.
Provide design to SME for their review.
Contribute to Engineering Knowledge System (EKS) content updates.
Support engine builds and teardowns and Engine Centers and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sites.
Travel up to 20% (Domestic and International).