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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is an aerospace and defense leader with 195,000 employees. Pratt & Whitney designs and services aircraft engines and related systems, driving innovation across production, engineering and manufacturing.

We seek a Model-Based Engineering Tools Specialist to mature MB processes and ensure production readiness across toolchains. You will work with Manufacturing, Operations, Supplier Quality and Digital Technologies to guide tool evolution, validate MB data elements, integrate NX updates, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM fields.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, or a Master’s with 3+ years.
• Experience with Model‑Based Enterprise and related principles.
• Experience with PLM/CAD/CAM/CAI/MES systems (NX, Teamcenter).

Responsibilities

• Support maturation of MB engineering tools to production readiness.
• Provide help‑desk operations for MB tools and coordinate defect resolution.
• Assist in developing cross‑functional strategies for MB data consumption.
• Perform validation and production‑readiness assessments for MB tools.
• Standardize engineering usage conventions and tool consumption patterns.
• Collaborate with vendors to guide development and prioritization.

Skills

MB Tools

QMS Compliance

Help Desk

Debugging

Vendor Coordination

Cross-functional

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master’s +3y experience

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Teamcenter Manufacturing

Teamcenter Quality

CAI

Job description

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.

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

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.
• 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.

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 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.

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.