Senior Carbon Seal Design Lead for Gas Turbines

Pratt & Whitney

East Hartford (CT)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

Get a reply from this employer

Your resume and cover letter, tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT, is seeking a Senior Engineer - Carbon Seal Design & Analysis to advance carbon seals and rolling element bearings for commercial and military gas turbine engines. You will join the Components Analytical Group within the MSEN Module Center, applying leadership and design experience to solve complex engineering challenges.

You will lead design, analysis, validation, and production support, collaborate with suppliers and customers, perform root cause analyses,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
Aerospace design, analysis, and/or gas turbine experience; leadership in project management.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead design, analysis, validation, and production support of carbon seals and bearings across engine programs.
Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal engineering teams to develop sealing solutions.
Investigate failures with root-cause analyses, support tests, and implement corrective actions.
Develop methods and tools, mentor engineers, and drive continuous improvement.
Present findings and recommendations to customers and senior leadership.
Travel up to 10% for domestic and international activities.