Test Systems Engineer - Principle Engineering, Mechanical Design (Onsite)

RTX•Jupiter, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney Development Operations is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Test Systems Engineering (TSE) team. TSE designs mechanical, electrical, and physical infrastructure systems needed to test jet engines and components for research and development. The role supports commercial and military programs and capital infrastructure improvements. It focuses on mechanical design, product definition, and manufacturing of engine- and rig-adaptive systems that simulate aircraft conditions, including engine inlets and exhausts, mounts, liquid and gaseous systems, cooling and heating carts, and test-stand configurations and construction. The engineer interprets requirements, develops conceptual designs, performs detailed engineering analyses, and produces product-definition deliverables. Projects must account for safety, code compliance, budget, schedule, feasibility, and environmental considerations. The role works with Test Operations, CIPTs, regulatory departments, civil/structural, electrical, and project engineering teams to define requirements and deliver practical, cost-effective Special Test Equipment (STE) designs. It also involves leading design work and reviews, producing drawings and models and assembly documentation, coordinating field verification and validation, and mentoring junior engineers. The position is onsite in Jupiter, Florida, and may require domestic travel up to 10%. U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
At least 8 years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree with at least 5 years of engineering experience.
At least 5 years of design engineering experience.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites.
Strong proficiency in mechanical design, product definition, and manufacturing.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to different audiences.
Ability to lead teams, collaborate, and resolve complex design issues.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Active EIT (Engineer in Training) certification or PE (Professional Engineer) license.
Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS Workbench, STAAD.Pro, Datacor (previously AFT), AutoPIPE, and AutoCAD.
Experience with ASME B31.1, B31.3, and BPVC for industrial plumbing design.
Knowledge of industrial piping materials, valves, fittings, and fabrication methods.
Competence in structural stress analysis, computational flow analysis, and thermodynamic analysis.
Experience with GD&T principles and tolerance stack-up calculations.
Familiarity with Model-Based Definition techniques.
Communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
Experience with gas turbine special test equipment and facilities.
OSHA 510 or equivalent certification.
Ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Work with cross-functional teams, including Test Operations, CIPTs, and regulatory departments, to develop and refine requirements for Special Test Equipment.
Develop complex design solutions independently or lead multidisciplinary teams of design engineers.
Partner with civil/structural, electrical, and project engineering teams to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions that meet program objectives.
Communicate within and outside the Test Systems Engineering department to advance STE design and explain the design’s capabilities.
Lead and support technical design reviews with stakeholders and chief engineers.
Create product-definition documentation, including drawings and models.
Generate assembly documentation and lead field verification and validation plans to confirm equipment compliance with design requirements.
Coach and mentor junior engineers.
Incorporate Engineering Standard Work (ESW) into everyday design practices.
Support occasional domestic travel, up to 10%, for site coordination and project execution.
Interpret project requirements, develop conceptual designs, perform detailed engineering analyses, and produce product-definition deliverables.
Account for safety, code compliance, budget, schedule, feasibility, and environmental considerations in project execution.