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

RTX•Jupiter, FL

21d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney Development Operations is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for its Test Systems Engineering (TSE) team. TSE designs new mechanical, electrical, and physical infrastructure systems for jet-engine and component research and development testing. The role supports commercial and military programs as well as capital infrastructure improvement initiatives. The engineer designs engine- and rig-adaptive systems that simulate aircraft operating conditions, including engine inlets and exhausts, mounts, liquid and gaseous systems, cooling and heating carts, and test-stand configurations and construction. Typical work includes interpreting requirements, developing conceptual designs, conducting detailed engineering analyses, and producing product-definition deliverables. Projects must account for safety, code compliance, budget, schedule, feasibility, and environmental considerations. The Principal Engineer provides technical leadership, collaborates across functions, helps resolve complex design issues, communicates design capabilities to stakeholders, and coaches junior engineers. The position is primarily onsite in Jupiter, Florida, with occasional domestic travel of up to 10%. U.S. citizenship is required to access certain necessary systems or sites; no security clearance 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 to access certain necessary systems or sites.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Active Engineer in Training certification or 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.
Strong 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 Test Operations, CIPTs, and regulatory departments to develop and refine requirements defining Special Test Equipment design objectives.
Independently develop complex design solutions or lead multidisciplinary teams of design engineers.
Partner with civil/structural, electrical, and project engineering teams to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions aligned with program objectives.
Communicate within and outside the Test Systems Engineering department to advance Special Test Equipment design and explain design 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 ensure equipment complies with design requirements.
Coach and mentor junior engineers.
Incorporate Engineering Standard Work into everyday design practices.
Support occasional domestic travel, up to 10%, for site coordination and project execution.