Principal Design Engineer (P4) - HSE Mil Turbines (Hybrid)

RTX; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, seeks a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for the Hot Section Engineering team. You will lead turbine module design, coordinate across IPTs, and drive durable, innovative turbine solutions for next-generation engines.

The role emphasizes mentorship, technical leadership, and collaboration with CTS, MRO‑E, and field service teams. Travel up to 10% and a hybrid work arrangement are included; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• Advanced degree with 5+ years of engineering experience preferred.
• 5 years of experience with hardware, blueprints, dimensions & tolerances, GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Lead turbine module design, analysis, and sustainment within the Hot Section Engineering IPT.
• Provide technical direction for turbine hardware outsourcing activities and ensure quality outputs.
• Collaborate with CTS, MRO-E, and field teams to interpret data and lead root cause investigations.
• Support operations by addressing production issues and ensuring timely delivery of turbine components.
• Represent Turbines in cross-functional reviews and design boards; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

GD&T

Team coordination

turbine design

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree +5 yrs

Tools

Teamcenter

NX/Unigraphics

ANSYS

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-06

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 information under this program/contract.

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 Design team is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer, preferably with turbine experience. The Engineer will work with the other disciplines of the Integrated Product Team (IPT) including project, structures, durability, aero-thermal, and product definition. Engineer will lead interactions with other Hot Section Engineering IPTs. Engineer also will be leading all technical capability aspects of the team. If you have strong leadership skills, experience in rotors or airfoils design and a passion for our mission, we are interested to hear from you! 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineer – Mechanical Design to work on the HSE organization!

• Serve as a Principal Technical leader specializing in Turbine module design, analysis, and sustainment, resolving complex and high-impact mechanical engineering challenges with minimal oversight while ensuring safe, balanced, and robust system-level solutions.
• Provide clear technical direction for Turbine hardware outsourcing activities, owning the review, governance, and integration of supplier and partner engineering work to ensure high-quality design outputs and adherence to HSE standards.
• Build and maintain credibility with internal and external customers by consistently delivering validated, data-driven engineering solutions and demonstrating accountability for the performance, life, and reliability of Turbine hardware.
• Collaborate closely with Customer Technical Support (CTS), Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Engineering (MRO‑E), and field service teams to interpret customer data, assess limits expansions, update maintenance manual limits, and lead timely root cause investigations of Turbine-related field events.
• Support Operations by partnering with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering Support Teams to address production issues for Turbine components, resolving nonconformances, enabling smooth execution, and ensuring timely delivery of hardware for engine assembly.
• Represent Turbines within cross-functional forums, technical reviews, and design boards, providing clear engineering rationale, influencing decisions, and ensuring alignment across Hot Section Engineering.
• Demonstrate strong mentorship by coaching junior engineers and design contributors in Turbine design fundamentals, analytical methods, problem-solving approaches, and best-in-class engineering practices.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, openness, and shared accountability across the Hot Section Engineering organization by modeling effective communication, active listening, and high-integrity decision-making.
• Lead with empowerment by providing actionable feedback, encouraging ownership, supporting professional growth, and cultivating a high-performance technical team environment.
• Promote continuous improvement by driving adoption of digital tools, advanced analysis methods, standard work, and lessons‑learned processes that elevate organizational capability.
• Travel is up to 10%.
• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8 years of engineering experience or an Advanced Degree with 5 years of engineering experience.
• 5 years of experience with hardware, blueprints, dimensions & tolerances, and/or manufacturing methods including experience with GD&T.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Aircraft engine rotors or airfoils experience including design, development, manufacture, testing and/or maintenance of jet engine turbines.
• Experience in Teamcenter, Unigraphics NX, ANSYS, and classical methods of analysis.
• Verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as a consistent record of demonstrating collaboration, innovation, and initiative.

What We Offer:

• Employee Scholar Program

What Is My Role Type:

• 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.

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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