Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to support Mechanical Systems hardware development across Operational Military Engine (OME) and Advanced Engine Programs (AEP). The role provides technical leadership and subject matter expertise for mechanical systems and bearing compartment hardware, coordinating design, analysis, manufacturing, and validation activities from concept through part release to meet program requirements and delivery milestones. The engineer will develop mechanical design solutions that meet cost, weight, performance, quality, and schedule requirements; guide Mechanical Systems hardware design and integration; coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, and validation teams; and communicate program status, risks, and performance metrics. The role applies engineering standard work, CORE tools, and Agile methodologies to improve processes and deliver program tasks. The position is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, and requires 5% domestic travel. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance are required; an active and existing DoD Secret clearance is required after day one. Relocation is eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 10 years of relevant engineering experience, or an advanced degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant engineering experience.
Relevant engineering experience leading mechanical design activities across hardware development, analysis, manufacturing, and validation phases.
U.S. citizenship, as 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 clearance required after day one.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Demonstrated technical leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Experience with Agile project management tools, particularly Jira and Confluence.
Active, transferable U.S. Government-issued security clearance before the start date.

Responsibilities

Develop technically sound mechanical design solutions that meet program cost, weight, performance, quality, and schedule requirements across operational and advanced engine configurations.
Provide subject matter expertise and design guidance for Mechanical Systems hardware, including bearing compartment systems.
Ensure hardware integration with surrounding systems and compliance with technical requirements.
Coordinate workflows and resolve design challenges with Design Integrators, Design Discipline Managers, CIPT members, analytical teams, Industrial, and validation partners.
Guide engineers through design elements of the Class 1 Engineering Changes process for applicable OME tasks.
Communicate program status, risks, and performance metrics to team leadership and management.
Apply engineering standard work, CORE tools, and Agile methodologies to improve design processes and prioritize team workflows.
Coordinate design space and requirements with internal and external stakeholders and drive tasks to completion.

Benefits

Relocation eligibility.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Long-term disability coverage.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave.
Paid time off.
Holidays.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.