Aerospace Design Engineer - Hot Section Engineering

Sapsol Technologies Inc; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sapsol Technologies Inc in East Hartford, CT is seeking an Aerospace Design Engineer focused on hot section engineering to shape detailed design solutions for critical engine hardware. You will work with combustor, turbine, and exhaust components and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance with GD&T and ASME Y14.5M standards.

The role requires 8–10 years of experience with gas turbine engines, a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace, and experience with Pratt & Whitney Aerospace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience in gas turbine engines (hot section).
• Experience with Pratt & Whitney Aerospace.
• Ability to read part blueprints and ASME Y14.5M.
• GD&T knowledge.
• Engine hardware knowledge (GTF combustor, turbine, exhaust).
• Strong technical writing and MS Office documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manipulate complex solid models for detailed engineering assemblies.
• Draft and review technical documentation outlining engineering requirements in accordance with customer and industry standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support data exchange and project alignment.
• Interpret technical data accurately and make design decisions aligned with project specifications and regulatory standards.

Skills

Gas turbine engines

Aero/Mechanical engineering

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Aviation Client operates in the aviation and aerospace sector, supporting engineering work that demands precision, technical depth, and high standards of quality. This opportunity is suited to professionals who want to contribute to complex engineering programs in a highly specialized area of propulsion design.

As an Aerospace Design Engineer focused on hot section engineering, you will play an important role in shaping detailed design solutions for critical engine hardware. This role offers the chance to contribute technical expertise across engineering activities that require close collaboration, sound judgment, and a strong command of engineering documentation and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manipulate complex solid models for detailed engineering assemblies, ensuring precision and functionality.
• Draft and review technical documentation outlining engineering requirements in accordance with customer and industry standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support comprehensive data exchange and project alignment.
• Interpret technical data accurately and make informed design decisions aligned with project specifications and regulatory standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience: 8 - 10 years of experience in gas turbine engines, with a strong focus on hot section engineering.
• Proven expertise working with Pratt & Whitney Aerospace is required.
• Ability to interpret part blueprints, and strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5M standards.
• Advanced understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Proficient in technical writing and documentation using MS Office tools.
• In-depth knowledge of GTF Engine Combustor, Turbine, and Exhaust hardware.
• Solid grasp of gas turbine engine operating theory and familiarity with standard operating procedures, root-cause analysis, and mistake-proofing.
• Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in product development for gas turbine components, specifically related to the hot section.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues in design and manufacturing processes.

Additional Requirements

• Eligible to work in the United States.