Principal Transmissions Design Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Relocation eligible

Incentive programs

Job summary

RTX seeks a Principal Transmissions Engineer to lead gear design, analysis, and integration within the MSEN Transmissions team. You will drive technical leadership, mentor engineers, and manage full lifecycle testing for aerospace propulsion gear systems.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with program executives, suppliers, and customers, with travel up to 10% and relocation eligibility. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package and incentive programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field with 8 years of gear design and analysis experience, or an Advanced degree with 5 years of gear design and analysis experience.
• At least 3 years of direct experience working with complex Mechanical Systems hardware with expertise in gear design and manufacturing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to tackle MSEN transmissions’ top technical issues and integrate gearbox designs.
• Perform design and analysis on aerospace hardware across gear types using automated tools, FEA, and hand calculations.
• Direct root cause investigation teams and present findings to engineering leadership.
• Review team members’ work and mentor less experienced engineers to accelerate proficiency.
• Coordinate requirements of external suppliers and align design ownership across vendors.
• Lead full lifecycle testing programs including rig development, test plans, instrumentation, and data reporting.
• Advance gear manufacturing readiness and improve analytical tools and training materials.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Gear design & analysis

Technical leadership

Root cause investigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Gleason Works software

Siemens NX

Job description

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. Pratt & Whitney is looking for a visionary Principal Transmissions Engineer to join our elite Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering Transmissions team. In this high-impact role, you will be the driving force behind the design, analysis, and integration of cutting-edge mechanical systems hardware for the world’s most advanced commercial and military engine programs.

What You Will Do:

• Technical Leadership & Presentation: Lead multidisciplinary teams to tackle MSEN transmissions’ top technical issues and seamlessly integrate gearbox designs, presenting key results to customers and executive leadership.
• Gear Design & Analysis: Perform comprehensive design and analysis on aerospace hardware across varied gear types (spur, helical, bevel, and spiral bevel) using automated tools, FEA, and precise hand calculations.
• Root Cause Investigation (RRCA): Spearhead transmission’s root cause investigation teams—directing work, assigning/closing action items, and delivering findings to engineering leadership.
• Mentorship & Peer Review: Review team members’ work and provide hands‑on guidance to less experienced engineers with a specific focus on accelerating proficiency.
• Supplier Requirement Integration: Actively manage, align, and integrate the complex technical requirements of external suppliers holding design ownership.
• Full‑Lifecycle Testing: Lead entire test programs, including rig development, test plan creation, instrumentation/limit selection, pre‑test predictions, data post‑processing, and reporting.
• Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing: Advance gear manufacturing readiness (hobbing, shaping, broaching, milling, heat treating, superfinishing) while improving ESW/EKS, analytical tools, and training materials.
• Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn:

Gain hands‑on exposure to proprietary, next‑generation propulsion technologies that are reshaping military aviation and sustainable commercial flight. Hone your ability to influence and collaborate directly with Pratt & Whitney program executives and global aerospace customers. Master and pioneer state‑of‑the‑art analytical tools and digital thread integrations unique to Pratt & Whitney’s world‑renowned engineering ecosystem.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with 8 years of gear design and analysis experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field with 5 years of gear design and analysis experience.
• At least 3 years of direct experience working with complex Mechanical Systems hardware with proven expertise in industry‑standard tools for gear design and manufacturing.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or actively pursuing an Advanced degree in a related field.
• An active U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Exceptional communication, task coordination, and cross‑functional leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Gleason Works software and Siemens NX.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

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.

Eligible for Relocation.

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.

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.