Thermo-Fluids Engineer I (Onsite)
About The Position
Join Pratt & Whitney’s Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) engineering team to perform thermo-fluids analysis for gas turbine components used in commercial and military aircraft. The role contributes physics-based analysis and collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams and project engineers. The successful candidate will begin their first 2.5 years at Pratt & Whitney in the Engineering Development Program (EDP). The program includes three rotations lasting 12 months, 9 months, and 9 months, typically across three distinct disciplines within the hiring department. It is intended to build breadth and depth through challenging technical experiences and develop professional and technical competencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related STEM field by the start date.
- Experience with fluid-flow and heat-transfer processes, including coursework in incompressible flows, compressible flows, thermodynamics, laminar/turbulent flows, and thermal engineering.
- Experience in analytical modeling of conductive, convective, and radiative heat transfer.
- Experience with numerical modeling tools for heat-transfer and fluid-flow analysis through project work or coursework.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
- Must be a U.S. Person.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with commercial software such as ANSYS-Mechanical, Simcenter, Fluent, CFX, STAR-CCM, or DYMOLA for thermal and fluid-flow analysis.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python or MATLAB.
- Familiarity with CAD tools such as UG, NX, Design Modeler, Workbench, or Space-Claim.
- Knowledge of data analytics or machine-learning methods for analyzing real-world data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and OneNote.
Responsibilities
- Conduct fluid-thermal analysis of gas turbine bearing compartments, gearboxes, oil/air service tubes, and ducts.
- Use analytical methods to model conductive, convective, and radiative heat transfer.
- Apply numerical modeling tools to perform heat-transfer and fluid-flow analysis.
- Collaborate with design and analytical teams to align work with technical requirements and project goals.
- Prepare technical documentation and presentations communicating analysis results and recommendations.
- Support development and validation of design solutions based on analysis results.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to problem-solving discussions.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
