GTF Diffuser Combustor Design Sr. Engineer P3 (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced design engineering leader to drive milestones for diffuser and combustor projects onsite. You will mentor engineers, interface with aero, durability, structures, and manufacturing, and ensure standard work is followed to deliver safe, reliable propulsion components.

RTX emphasizes equal opportunity and relocation benefits, offering a path for professional growth within a world-class aerospace organization with competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM fields is required.
• 5 years engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of designers executing key milestones for diffuser & combustor projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with aero, durability, structures, and manufacturing.
• Ensure mechanical design engineering standard work and communicate with CIPT and customers.

Skills

Engineering experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Teamcenter

NX

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-29 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-L ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG L Position Role Type: Onsite 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 Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: 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:

Lead a team of designers executing on key deliverables in support GTF diffuser & combustor milestones including executing on class I ECs, responding to field events and investigations, identifying opportunities for product improvement changes, integrating across modules. You will mentor less experienced engineers and interface with other disciplines including aero, durability, structures, and manufacturing. You will be responsible for the execution of mechanical design engineering standard work and communicating formally and informally with CIPT and program customers.

What You Will Learn:

Mentoring and leadership skills being responsible for the quality of work completed by others, communication skills through presenting to CIPT and program customers. Combustor design and design integration competencies and an in depth knowledge of Hot Section Engineering Standard Work.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Diffuser/Combustor engineering experience
• Experience in engineering activities related to products in service.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with engineering standard work
• Experience with Class I and II EC process
• Experience with fault tree investigation toolProficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Proficiency in Teamcenter, NX

What We Offer:

Benefits Relocation Assistance

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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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. 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.

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.