Aero Thermal Fluid, Senior Engineer

Prattwhitney; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Middletown, CT seeks an engineer to analyze and design fan and compressor air systems using 1D flow modeling and CFD, ensuring performance and safety.

You'll generate thermal boundary conditions, support engine validation, and mentor teams while traveling up to 10%.

This onsite role requires a BS in Engineering and 5+ years turbomachinery experience, with U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and 5+ years turbomachinery analysis and design.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and design fan/compressor air systems using 1D flow modeling and CFD.
• Generate CFD-based thermal boundary conditions and heat transfer models.
• Specify engine validation test plans and compare models to engine data.
• Optimize air system architecture to meet safety and life requirements.
• Work independently on complex challenges and develop module solutions.
• Prioritize multiple projects with time and budget constraints.
• Lead teams across disciplines for module design.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

CFD

Heat transfer

Turbomachinery analysis

ANSYS

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Classic/Workbench

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-130 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 130 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze and design fan/compressor air systems leveraging 1D compressible flow modeling and CFD
• Generate CFD based thermal boundary conditions and knowledge or experience in conductive, convective and radiative heat transfer to create fan/compressor rotor and casing thermal models
• Specify engine validation test plans, review engine and test rig data, and match analytical models to engine data
• Optimize air system architecture to ensure safety of flight, hardware to meet design life requirements, and gas turbine performance aligning customer requirements
• Operate independently attacking complex challenges while developing part and module solutions
• Prioritize and support multiple projects with contending priorities on time and on budget.
• Be both contributor and technical-leader in high performance teams interfacing with a variety of disciplines for module design
• Travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 5+ years relevant experience in turbomachinery analysis and design, or an advance degree in a related field and 3+ years relevant experience in turbomachinery analysis and design.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active U.S. government issued security clearance.
• Experience leading technical/professional teams to develop innovative ideas.
• Experience writing and communicating clear and effective messages to a broad audience; with key examples of projects completed and documented (e.g. publications, reports, detailed briefings)
• Experience in three or more discipline areas: CFD, heat transfer, flow systems, clearances, rig/or engine testing with Turbomachinery design & research experience
• Experience with a range of modern thermal-fluid analytical tools used in the gas turbine industry, including ANSYS Classic/Workbench (Fluent/CFX is a plus)
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork mindset allowing quick buildup of relationships within the team and with customers

Benefits:

• Relocation Package

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 position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.