Design Methods Engineer – Model‑Based Tools Support (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX business unit, is seeking engineers to mature MB tools for production readiness and lead cross‑functional strategies for MBD data consumption across PLM, CAD, CAM and MES. The role supports DoD‑level security requirements and uses NX/Teamcenter in a large aerospace environment.

Candidates will collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations and Digital Technologies to ensure tool adoption, validation and standardization across development and production parts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• Experience with Model‑Based Enterprise, Model‑Based Definition, Model‑Based Manufacturing, and Model‑Based Inspection principles.
• Experience with PLM, CAD, CAM, CAI, and MES systems (NX, Teamcenter, Teamcenter Manufacturing, Teamcenter Quality).
• Experience maturing engineering software to meet QMS and operational requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with neutral model formats (STEP, QIF, JT, etc.) and their consumption by downstream systems.
• Experience supporting multi‑disciplinary engineering and manufacturing workflows.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support maturation of current model‑based engineering tools to production readiness, including assisting in validation activities for QMS compliance.
• Provide help‑desk operations for current and future deployed model‑based tools, resolving user issues and debugging.
• Assist the MB‑DMI Strategic Lead to develop cross‑functional strategies for consumption of MBD data elements within toolchains.
• Perform validation and production‑readiness assessments of the model‑based tools ecosystem.
• Support efforts to standardize Engineering usage conventions, modeling practices, and consumption patterns for all supported model‑based tools.
• Maintain and sustain tools used for development‑part definition and ensure compatibility as new capabilities mature.
• Contribute to scalable software stack development and sustainment planning across upstream design and downstream manufacturing/inspection systems.
• Assist in evaluating and integrating software enhancements into enterprise roadmaps and tool deployment plans.
• Conduct consumption testing and data validation for MBD elements across PLM, CAD, CAM, CAI, and MES systems.
• Collaborate with software vendors to guide development, debugging, and long‑term tool evolution.
• Work with Manufacturing, Operations, Supplier Quality, and Digital Technologies teams to understand their digital maturity and provide debugging and adoption support.

Skills

Model-Based Enterprise

Model-Based Definition

Model-Based Manufacturing

Model-Based Inspection

PLM/CAD/CAM/CAI/MES systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree +3 years experience

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Solumina/iBase-t

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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:

• Support maturation of current model‑based engineering tools to production readiness, including assisting in validation activities for Quality Management System (QMS) compliance.
• Provide help‑desk operations for current and future deployed model‑based tools, resolving user issues, performing debugging, and coordinating defect resolution with software vendors and internal developers.
• Assist the MB‑DMI Strategic Lead to develop and implement cross‑functional strategies for consumption of MBD data elements within native and derivative toolchains.
• Perform validation and production‑readiness assessments of the model‑based tools ecosystem, ensuring tools support consistent digital product definition for Production parts.
• Support efforts to standardize Engineering usage conventions, modeling practices, and consumption patterns for all supported model‑based tools.
• Maintain and sustain tools used for development‑part definition, ensuring compatibility as new capabilities mature and standards evolve.
• Contribute to scalable software stack development and sustainment planning to ensure continuity across upstream design and downstream manufacturing/inspection systems.
• Assist in evaluating and integrating software enhancements (e.g., NX updates, PMI improvements) into established enterprise roadmaps and tool deployment plans.
• Conduct consumption testing and data validation for MBD elements across PLM, CAD, CAM, CAI, and MES systems.
• Collaborate with software vendors to guide development, debugging, enhancement prioritization, and long‑term tool evolution.
• Work with Manufacturing, Operations, Supplier Quality, and Digital Technologies teams to understand their digital maturity and provide debugging, troubleshooting, and adoption support.

Deliverables:

• Support completion of REPM Production Readiness (Gate D) for all model‑based engineering tools.
• Updated and standardized Engineering workflows, methods, and usage conventions for model‑based tools across both development and production part definition.
• Help‑desk support structure with defined SLAs, triage processes, and escalation paths.
• Engineering Standard Work & Training for creation, validation, and consumption of digital product definition using MB‑DMI tools.
• Tool specification documents, deployment playbooks, and sustainment plans for scalable software solutions.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5+ years of engineering experience, or a Master's degree in a related field and 3+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with Model‑Based Enterprise, Model‑Based Definition, Model‑Based Manufacturing, and Model‑Based Inspection principles.
• Experience with PLM, CAD, CAM, CAI, and MES systems (NX, Teamcenter, Teamcenter Manufacturing, Teamcenter Quality).
• Experience maturing engineering software to meet QMS and operational requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with neutral model formats (STEP, QIF, JT, etc.) and their consumption by downstream systems.
• Experience supporting multi‑disciplinary engineering and manufacturing workflows.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter ecosystem.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter Manufacturing, Teamcenter Quality, Solumina/iBase‑t, SAP, or enterprise CAI platforms.
• Experience in Agile development or tool deployment frameworks.
• Experience providing support or help‑desk operations for engineering tools.

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.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

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