Principal Design Engineer - F119 Fan/HPC (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Palm Beach Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks a Principal Design Engineer to join the F119 Fan/HPC Component Integrated Product Team. This role is integral to investigating military engine field incidents and improving component designs. Candidates must have a strong background in mechanical design and experience with jet engines, contributing directly to innovative aerospace projects.

Benefits

Relocation Eligibility

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) match

Employee assistance program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee Scholar Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design or 5+ with an advanced degree.
• Experience in jet engine design preferred.
• Experience with rotating hardware and airfoil is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into military engine field incidents.
• Develop serviceable limits for engine part wear.
• Perform engineering first piece reviews at vendor locations.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree in a related engineering field

Tools

Unigraphics NX

Teamcenter

ANSYS

SAP

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Date Posted:

2025-05-27

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:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

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?

Pratt & Whitney Compression Systems Engineering group seeks a goal-oriented, detail-focused mechanical design engineer to work in the F119 Fan/HPC Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT). The selected candidate will be required to take support and leadership roles in complex and high priority tasks, as well as directly support senior level engineers and program managers. This position requires proven technical capabilities, leadership skills, excellent communication skills, self-sufficiency, and willingness to work with and learn from team members.

What You Will Do

• Design lead for investigation of military engine field incidents reported by USAF leading to root cause and corrective action.
• Develop serviceable limits for engine part wear for the USAF as well as lead or support producibility improvement investigations at various vendors.
• Perform engineering first piece reviews remotely and at vendor locations for new and cold start parts.
• Assist in creation of safety risk analysis and develop risk mitigation plans as well as present and communicate results to customers and program management.
• Analysis and disposition of quality non-conformances (QNs) for new parts, and supplier requests for information (SRI’s).
• Travel domestically up to 10%
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8+ years of experience in mechanical design, OR
• Advanced degree in a related engineering field with 5+ years of experience in mechanical design
• U.S. Person or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• MS in Mechanical of Aerospace Engineering
• 8+ years experience in jet engine design
• Rotating hardware and airfoil experience
• Experience with Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter
• ANSYS experience desired
• Familiarity with engineering standard work
• Class I and II EC process
• Proficiency with SAP
• Experience with fault tree investigation
  
  

What We Offer

• Relocation Eligibility
  
  

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Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)

Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.

Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, 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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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