Bearings & Seals Engineer I (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, invites qualified candidates to join as a Bearings & Seals Engineer I through the Engineering Development Program. The role covers design and analysis of carbon seals and rolling element bearings for gas turbine engines, including failure investigations and field support with customers and suppliers.

You will experience three 12‑month rotations across disciplines, gain breadth and depth in engineering, and prepare for advanced technical contributions within

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

• Design and analyses of carbon seals and rolling element bearings for gas turbine engines.
• Conduct failure mode investigations using root cause and corrective action methods.
• Provide field support with customers and suppliers on new designs, rig testing, and investigations.
• Coordinate routine design, analysis, validation, and production of bearing and seal components.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standard work and tools.

Skills

CAD software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering

Tools

NX

MATLAB

ANSYS

Microsoft Office

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

• 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, 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
• Innovation

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

Relocation Eligibility

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. 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 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.

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.

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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.