Senior Principal Transmissions Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

1d•$132,400 - $251,600•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. Pratt & Whitney is looking for a visionary Senior Principal Transmissions Engineer to join our elite Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering Transmissions team. In this high-impact role, you will be the driving force behind the design, analysis, and integration of cutting-edge mechanical systems hardware for the world’s most advanced commercial and military engine programs. Your success will rely as much on your professionalism as it does on your engineering expertise. We are looking for a mature leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, excels at cross-functional teamwork, and possesses the refined interpersonal skills necessary to mentor the next generation of engineering talent, build cohesive team dynamics, and serve as a trusted, diplomatic voice to executive leadership and global customers. If you are ready to push the boundaries of aerospace engineering and leave a lasting legacy on the future of flight, your next chapter starts here.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with 10 years of gear design and analysis experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field with 7 years of gear design and analysis experience.
At least 3 years of direct experience working with complex Mechanical Systems hardware with proven expertise in industry-standard tools for gear design and manufacturing.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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. Security Clearance.
Exceptional communication, task coordination, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Proficiency in Gleason Works software and Siemens NX.

Responsibilities

Lead multidisciplinary teams to tackle MSEN transmissions' top technical issues and seamlessly integrate gearbox designs, presenting key 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.
Spearhead transmission's 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 with a specific focus 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.