Engineer I: Design Engineering (HSE) (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, seeks a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer to join the Hot Section Engineering team. The role involves designing turbine components, performing analyses for manufacturability and cost, and supporting hardware development from design through production and service.

The position requires a 3.0+ GPA, Bachelors in engineering, 3D/CAD modeling and strong communication and teamwork skills. Travel up to 10% and a hybrid work arrangement are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• MS Office skills; strong CAD experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Design major components or systems using CAD and engineering tools.
• Analyze factors like manufacturability, materials, interchangeability and cost.
• Provide analytical support through design, production, and field phases.
• Support engineering changes for new hardware and testing.
• Prepare safety risk analyses and mitigation plans.
• Present results to customers and program management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

3D/CAD modeling

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110 Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems. Security Clearance: None/Not Required

At RTX, the world 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

The Hot Section Engineering (HSE) design mission is to develop the best turbine designs in the world. We are committed to changing the way to design, produce and sustain the next generation of turbine engines through innovation, process improvement and technology development. We continue to develop a world class aerospace engineering organization that is second to none, prioritizing talent development and a culture of excellence.

• Designs major components or major portions of functional systems, technically advanced prototypes, and specific products using computer design and engineering systems.
• Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specifications requirements and cost.
• Provides analytical support through all design phase, production manufacturing and field support services.
• Supports engineering changes that lead to new hardware design, testing and production.
• Supports investigations of engine field incidents leading to root cause and corrective actions.
• Supports in the develop of serviceable and repairable limits for engine part wear.
• Supports producibility improvement investigations at various vendors.
• Performs engineering first piece reviews remotely and at vendor locations.
• Assists in creation of safety risk analysis and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Presents and communicates results to customers and program management.
• Analysis and disposition of quality non-conformances (QNs) for new parts, and supplier requests for information (SRI’s).
• Participates as an active member in cross-discipline integrated product teams to provide design solutions that balance performance, cost, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Develops and incorporates new ways to advance technology and improve processes as an individual and as a team contributor.
• Attend and have participation in group meetings, teleconferences and/or training required.
• Actively participate in initiatives for continuous improvement & support design community initiatives.
• Based on business needs, the incumbent may be required to support other duties/functions within the company.

Travel is up to 10%.

English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Requires theoretical knowledge typically obtained through University Degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent at promoting teamwork.
• 3D/CAD modeling experience.

What We Offer

Employee Scholar Program. 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.

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: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis. 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. This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms. 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.