Bearings Seals Engineer I Onsite

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

401(k) match

FSAs

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholar program

Parental leave

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Bearings & Seals Engineer I in East Hartford, CT, to design and analyze carbon seals and rolling element bearings for PW gas turbine engines. The role involves early design, validation, and collaboration with customers and suppliers within the MSEN group.

The program includes the Engineering Development Program rotations over 12 months to broaden technical breadth across disciplines. A Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aerospace/Systems engineering by start date and CAD experience are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering or related STEM major obtained by start date.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct failure mode investigation and analysis using P&W root cause and corrective action methods and tools.
• Provide field support with customers and suppliers involving new designs, rig testing, and investigations.
• Routine supplier, customer, and P&W discipline interaction to perform and manage design, analysis, validation, and production of new and legacy bearing and seal related components.
• Continuous improvement of engineering standard work including development of tools to support new technologies and advance analytical substantiation.
• Routine presentation of design and analytical results to the customer and executive management.
• Regular involvement and contributions to other P&W process improvement efforts.
• Travel up to 5%.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering or related STEM major obtained by start date

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ENG 400 Main St BLDG ENG

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

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

The Components Analytical Group within the Mechanical Systems Externals and Nacelles (MSEN) Module Center is seeking a Bearings & Seals Engineer I with strong analytical and design skills to expand the team. Activities will involve design and analyses of carbon seals, rolling element bearings including validation and project related activity for commercial and military P&W gas turbine engines.

As a Bearings & Seals Engineer I at Pratt & Whitney, you will......

• Conduct failure mode investigation and analysis using P&W root cause and corrective action methods and tools.


• Provide field support with customers and suppliers involving new designs, rig testing, and investigations.


• Routine supplier, customer, and P&W discipline interaction to perform and manage design, analysis, validation, and production of new and legacy bearing and seal related components.


• Continuous improvement of engineering standard work including development of tools to support new technologies and advance analytical substantiation.


• Routine presentation of design and analytical results to the customer and executive management.


• Regular involvement and contributions to other P&W process improvement efforts.


• Travel up to 5%

What You Will Learn

• Candidates hired will begin their first 2.5 years at Pratt & Whitney as part of the Engineering Development Program (EDP). This program consists of three rotations that are 12 months in duration and typically occur in three distinct disciplines within the hiring department. The intent of our EDP is to offer breadth & depth in various technical experiences through challenging positions available in our organizations. This program will help expand your professional and technical competencies that will serve as the foundation for exceptional contributions that you will make at Pratt & Whitney.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering or related Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date


• Experience with CAD software


• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering obtained by start date


• Aerospace industry experience involving gas turbine engine bearings and seals design, analysis and testing.


• Experience with NX, MATLAB, ANSYS, Microsoft Office


• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.


• Prior RTX internship, co-op, or work experience.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.


• Selected candidate will be automatically enrolled in the P&W Engineering Development Program (Rotational Program within P&W).


• Relocation Eligibility

The salary range for this role is 57,200 USD - 108,800 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.

• 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


• 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.

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