Senior Aerothermal Design Engineer, Turbomachinery

Prattwhitney; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

Prattwhitney is looking for an Aerothermal Design Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in aerospace or engineering fields. The role involves overseeing aerothermal design for turbomachinery and participating in multidisciplinary teams to innovate and solve engineering challenges.

Candidates should have a degree in STEM, proficiency in CAD modeling, and experience with commercial CFD software. The position offers excellent benefits, including medical coverage and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Prior engineering experience in aerospace or similar fields.
• Capable of characterizing turbomachinery performance in a lab.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of aerothermal design for turbomachinery.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams for new technologies.
• Perform verification of compressor, turbine, and fan performance maps.

Skills

3-D CAD modeling applications

1-D mean line sizing of turbomachinery

3-D blading of centrifugal compressors

Commercial CFD software (e.g., STAR-CCM+, ANSYS)

Basic programming (Python, MATLAB, C++)

Mechanical design principles

Education

Degree in STEM

Job description

Prattwhitney is looking for an Aerothermal Design Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in aerospace or engineering fields. The role involves overseeing aerothermal design for turbomachinery and participating in multidisciplinary teams to innovate and solve engineering challenges.

Candidates should have a degree in STEM, proficiency in CAD modeling, and experience with commercial CFD software. The position offers excellent benefits, including medical coverage and a generous 401(k) plan.