Principal Design Engineer - MSEN (P4) - Onsite

Date Posted:2024-08-05Country:United States of AmericaLocation:PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USAPosition Role Type:OnsitePratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building, and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country, or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference in shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire, and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect, and integrity, are a part of our DNA.At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?Pratt & Whitney's External Design team within our Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering organization is seeking a Principal Design Engineer with design skills in engine hardware arrangement and packaging to achieve maintainable, low-cost systems while meeting structural and functional requirements to support our Advanced Military Program.What You Will Do:

Develop technically sound design solutions within program schedule milestones that meet cost and weight goals; process technical and design requirements of gas turbine Externals hardware including plumbing and ducting systems, component mounts, sheet metal brackets, and electrical harnesses; Perform mechanical design of gas turbine engine fuel, hydraulic, lubrication, air management plumbing and electrical and harness systems hardware.

Work with experienced design engineers on conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design activities related to engine architectures. External hardware includes a vast and challenging array of parts including tubes, brackets, electrical harnesses, and component mounts. All design work will utilize UG-NX solid modeling and other modeling and analysis tools.

Communicate with team leadership and management on status and risks to program schedule and metrics (cost, weight, performance, etc.), interface with internal and external customers.

Collaborate and negotiate design criteria/space with other groups including internally across systems and disciplines, and external customers.

Travel up to 10%.

What You Will Learn:

Apply sophisticated solid modeling and analysis tools in a highly proficient manner.

Utilize standard work and CORE/ACE tools to improve the Externals design process.

Overall design process of parts for engines including new and existing designs.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8 years of engineering experience; OR an Advanced degree with 5 years of engineering experience.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree.

Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Mechanical design experience within the aerospace or turbofan engine industry.

Experience with CAD (UG NX, Solidworks, or similar) solid modeling and finite element analysis tools (i.e., ANSYS or similar); Program/project management tools (i.e., SAP, EVMS, Teamcenter); Understanding of hardware, blueprints, dimensions & tolerances (GD&T), and manufacturing methods.

Programs or project management experience (PMP certification); Knowledge of continuous improvement principles and tools (i.e., LEAN, CORE, ACE, or Six Sigma).

What We Offer:

Relocation Package available following company policy.

Location Work Site: This position is open to working at our East Hartford, CT office (preferred location) or our West Palm Beach, FL office.

Learn More & Apply Now!Department/Segment Overview: Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging, and architecture, nacelles for commercial and military engine models.Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.What is my role type: In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.