Thermo-Fluids Engineer II (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, focusing on bearing compartments, gearboxes, and oil/air service tubes. The engineer performs thermal and fluid-flow analyses, develops physics-based methods and tools, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust engineering solutions. The MSEN Engineering organization designs, develops, and provides in-service support for power transmission systems, bearing compartments and rotor support, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, and nacelles for commercial and military engine models. The position is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut, with less than 10% domestic and international travel. It requires a U.S. Person; security clearance is not required.
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 Python, MATLAB, 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 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.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs; payments are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
