Drafting/Product Definition Staff Technician T5 (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Hot Section Engineer in West Palm Beach, FL. This position involves developing jet engine parts and ensuring quality through collaboration with design engineers. Candidates must possess an AA/AS degree and relevant experience along with the ability to maintain a security clearance. Competitive salary and relocation packages are offered.

Benefits

Relocation Package

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant Product Definition experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Mechanical Design Engineers on jet engine parts.
• Accountable for part-level planning and execution.
• Interface with a wide team across the F135 program.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

NX and Team Center tools

Education

AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training)

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-03-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW109: West Palm Beach 17900 Beeline Highway, West Palm Beach, FL, 33410 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with Mechanical Design Engineer(s) to develop Hot Section Jet Engine parts. (Ex/ Combustor/Diffuser, Turbine parts including Airfoils, Turbine Exhaust and Nozzles)
• Verify complete accuracy of parametric 3D Siemens NX models and definition. Definition could be 2D associative drawing definition or Model Based Definition (MBD) as required.
• Ensure accurate part interrelationships through tolerance and geometric studies.
• Participate on IPT’s as Product Definition delegate.
• Prepare/Maintain various product related Teamcenter/NX Manager data in support of PW Class I and II Engineering activities.
• Act as mentor/coach and provide training to lower-level Product Definition practitioners.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable to CIPT for part-level planning and execution, including communication, risk management and execution to program requirements
• Provide support and leadership to F135 Nozzle and 3BSM IPT
• Plan, propose and execute development, production and sustainment improvement tasks
• Interface directly with a wide team spanning all portions of the F135 program
• Communicate with the F135 leadership and government contract on a weekly basis
• Travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have

• AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 8 years of relevant Product Definition experience. (Certification may be required for technical support roles).
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong skills in NX and Team Center tools and processes
• Strong communication and teaming skills
• Experience in Turbine Airfoils is a plus.
• An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one
• Proficient with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

What We Offer

• Relocation Package
• Benefits

Learn More & Apply Now!

Hot Section Engineering (HSE)-Department Overview

Hot Section Engineering is responsible for the design, development, technology maturation and in service support of all diffuser cases, combustors, turbines (vanes, blades, rotors and cases), augmenters (military), nozzles and associated fuel systems for all military, commercial and industrial engine models and radial auxiliary power units. Technical disciplines in HSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Durability and Product Definition.

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. This role is:

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.

The salary range for this role is 56,000 USD - 112,000 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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