Nozzle Aero-Thermal Fluids, Sr. Engineer (Onsite)

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

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, seeks an aero-thermal engineer to support the Nozzle Aero discipline within Pratt & Whitney’s ATF organization at East Hartford. The role focuses on high-fidelity CFD/FEA analyses of complex exhaust systems and related components.

Responsibilities include planning aerothermal tasks, modeling, driving designs, coordinating with airframers and government reps, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables. On-site work is required; U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior relevant engineering experience, or 3+ years with an advanced degree
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to program/contract information
• Ability to obtain security clearance after day one of hire
• Travel up to 10% of time

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute aerothermal tasks, including concept studies, product design, rig & engine tests, technology development, and root cause investigations
• Create models and perform aero thermal fluids analyses
• Drive component & module designs by executing and interpreting analysis, identifying opportunities, and influencing engineering decisions
• Coordinate analyses and communicate results as part of a cross-disciplinary team including internal and external customers
• Timely & quality delivery of aerothermal analyses and contract deliverables
• Support rig and/or engine testing, analyze results in support of analytical model validation and product design verification
• Work is full-time on-site at P&W East Hartford campus

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

CFD

FEA

CAD

Matlab

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-03

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.

The Aero Thermal Fluids (ATF) organization is responsible for the functional aerodynamic design, analysis and performance of components and modules throughout Pratt & Whitney commercial and military engine product lines.

The Exhaust Systems Aero group is a part of the ATF organization focused on the aerodynamic design and analysis of high-performance military exhaust systems, including bypass duct and nozzle aerodynamics, augmentor combustion, and exhaust system cooling design.

We are seeking a motivated candidate to support the Nozzle Aero discipline within the Aero Thermal Fluids (ATF) organization. The selected candidate must have advanced technical skills and proficiency in using/developing high fidelity modeling (Computational Fluid Dynamics) of complex aerodynamic systems and flows. We are seeking motivated engineers with strong technical, problem solving, Critical thinking, and communication skills to join our team and be part of continuing Pratt & Whitney's industry leadership in current and next generation military propulsion systems.

What You Will Do:

• Plan and execute aerothermal tasks, including concept studies, product design, rig & engine tests, technology development, and root cause investigations.
• Create models and perform aero thermal fluids analyses.
• Drive component & module designs by executing and interpreting analysis, identifying opportunities, and influencing engineering decisions
• Coordinate analyses and communicate results as part of a cross-disciplinary team including internal and external customers (airframers, govt. reps).
• Timely & quality delivery of aerothermal analyses and contract deliverables
• Support rig and/or engine testing, analyze results in support of analytical model validation and product design verification.
• Work is full-time on-site at P&W East Hartford campus.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering, or related fields and 5+ years of prior relevant experience, OR
• Advanced degree in a related field and 3+ years of relevant engineering experience
• U.S Citizenship is required as only U.S citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract.
• Ability to obtain security clearance after day one of hire.
• Travel up to 10%

Qualifications We Prefer :

• Active US Government Security Clearance at a Secret Level or Higher or be able to obtain/maintain a US Government Security Clearance at a Secret Level or Higher
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated technical excellence in aerodynamic/fluid mechanics analysis, compressible flow, and their associated analysis tools (CFD, FEA, CAD, Matlab, etc).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer:

Benefits

Relocation

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 employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith es