Thermo-Fluids Engineer II (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Thermo-Fluids Engineer to join its Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) engineering team. The role supports the design and analysis of gas turbine mechanical systems for aircraft applications, with a focus on bearing compartments, gearboxes, and oil/air service tubes. The engineer will perform thermal and fluid-flow analyses, develop physics-based methods and tools, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering solutions. The position provides opportunities to deepen knowledge of gas turbine mechanical systems and aircraft-engine thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermal management. It also offers experience developing physics-based analysis methods, numerical models, and engineering tools, and applying simulation, CAD, programming, data analytics, and machine-learning methods. Travel is less than 10%, domestic and international. The position is classified as onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field.
Relevant experience in aviation, industrial gas turbines, turbomachinery, or automotive engine industries, with engineering knowledge applicable to thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid-flow analysis.
Must be a U.S. Person.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, with coursework in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow.
Knowledge of analysis software such as ANSYS Mechanical, Siemens Simcenter, Fluent, STAR-CCM, or DYMOLA for thermal and fluid-flow applications.
Experience with CAD tools such as UG, NX, Design Modeler, Workbench, or SpaceClaim.
Prior aircraft engine design and analysis experience, including familiarity with lubrication systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and OneNote), numerical modeling tools, and programming languages such as Python or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

Perform thermo-fluid design analysis for gas turbine bearing compartments, gearboxes, and oil/air service tubes used in aircraft applications.
Develop and apply physics-based methods, numerical models, and tools to evaluate designs and improve heat-transfer and fluid-flow analysis capabilities, including conduction, convection, and radiation.
Use programming tools such as Python and MATLAB, along with data analytics and machine-learning methods, to support engineering analysis, investigate real-world data, and develop analytical tools.
Collaborate with design, structures, lubrication systems, and project engineers to develop integrated solutions for gas turbine mechanical systems.
Communicate technical progress, analysis results, challenges, and proposed solutions effectively to peers and leadership teams.

Benefits

Eligible for relocation.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave.
Paid time off and holidays.
May be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, subject to eligibility and program conditions.