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

RTX (Raytheon); East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) seeks an experienced engineer to mature model-based engineering tools toward production readiness, validating QMS compliance and facilitating tool deployment across MB‑DMI toolchains.

You will provide help-desk support for deployed tools, coordinate defect resolution with vendors, and work with Manufacturing, Operations, and Digital Technologies to enhance tool adoption and standardize practices.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 coordinating defect resolution with software vendors and internal developers.
• Assist the MB‑DMI Strategic Lead to develop 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Teamcenter Manufacturing

Teamcenter Quality

Job description

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.

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