Principal Aerothermal Design Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Connecticut is looking for an Aerothermal Design Engineer with experience in turbomachinery design. The role demands overseeing aerothermal design, supporting investigations, and maintaining design methods.

The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree and several years in aerospace or similar industries. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans, and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience or 5 years with an advanced degree.
• Prior engineering experience within aerospace, automotive, power generation, or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee aerothermal design for turbomachinery.
• Support root-cause investigations and develop solutions.
• Verify and validate compressor, turbine, and fan performance.

Skills

3D CAD modeling

1D mean-line sizing

CFD software (STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent)

Programming (Python, MATLAB, C++)

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

Advanced degree in a related field

Job description

Position: Aerothermal Design Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-05-13 | Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1, 1 Hamilton Rd, BLDG 1 | Country: United States of America | Role Type: Onsite | Salary Range: $107,500 - $204,500 USD

Security Clearance: U.S. citizenship and existing DoD Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Execute, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of aerothermal design for turbomachinery.
• Support root‑cause investigations and develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Maintain, improve, and develop techniques, methods, and standards for the aerodynamic design of turbomachinery.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams engaged in the design and development of new technologies and system architectures to achieve optimal performance.
• Support prototype and production development test activities.
• Identify opportunities and establish strategies to improve engineering processes, tools, technologies, and quality control standards.
• Perform verification and validation of compressor, turbine, and fan performance maps for relevant applications.
• Lead the implementation of changes based on analysis of industry trends and developments in turbomachinery.
• Share knowledge, mentor, and help develop the next generation of engineers.

Qualifications

Must Have:

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Prior engineering experience within aerospace, automotive, power generation or manufacturing environments.

Prefer:

• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling applications such as Unigraphics NX or similar.
• Skills in 1D mean‑line sizing of turbomachinery.
• Experience in 3‑D blading of centrifugal compressors, radial inflow turbines, and axial fans.
• Capability to characterize turbomachinery performance in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to use commercial CFD software such as STAR‑CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, or ANSYS CFX for turbomachinery design.
• Knowledgeable in basic programming using common languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++).
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, including strength analysis and material behavior.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy, such as pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second‑opinion program.

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, 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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.