Senior Design Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to support the design and production of compressor blades and vanes in Columbus, Georgia. You will work within ESTO, collaborate with IPTs, and ensure design requirements and program deliverables are met.

You will gain hands-on experience in aerospace engine components, engage in nonconformance investigations, and develop cross-functional skills across design, manufacturing, quality, and program leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in engineering design, analysis, or technical problem-solving within a relevant engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform compressor blade and vane design activities within an Integrated Product Team (IPT), ensuring technical requirements and program deliverables are met.
• Evaluate product improvement opportunities and process Class 2 engineering changes to address design, quality, and producibility requirements.
• Conduct design analysis supporting quality nonconformances, stop-delivery orders, supplier requests, and hardware field investigations; identify root causes and recommend product improvements.
• Support the incorporation of Airfoil 2.0 at Columbus Forge and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to reduce nonconformances and improve manufacturing producibility.
• Prepare and present technical recommendations and program status to CIPTs, Compression Systems Module Center, ESTO leadership, and program management as required.

Skills

Engineering design

Analysis

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

Advanced degree with 3 years relevant experience

Tools

Teamcenter

Unigraphics/NX

ANSYS

MS Office

Job description

At RTX, the world's 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’s Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization is seeking a proactive, goal-oriented, and detail-focused Senior Design Engineer to support the design and production of compressor blades and vanes in Columbus, Georgia.

What You Will Do:

• Perform compressor blade and vane design activities within an Integrated Product Team (IPT), ensuring technical requirements and program deliverables are met.
• Evaluate product improvement opportunities and process Class 2 engineering changes to address design, quality, and producibility requirements.
• Conduct design analysis supporting quality nonconformances, stop-delivery orders, supplier requests, and hardware field investigations; identify root causes and recommend product improvements.
• Support the incorporation of Airfoil 2.0 at Columbus Forge and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to reduce nonconformances and improve manufacturing producibility.
• Prepare and present technical recommendations and program status to CIPTs, Compression Systems Module Center, ESTO leadership, and program management as required.

What You Will Learn:

• Gain hands‑on experience designing and supporting commercial and military engine compressor blades and vanes.
• Develop expertise in aerospace engineering changes, product improvement, and manufacturing support.
• Build experience with quality nonconformance investigations, root-cause analysis, and hardware field investigations.
• Develop cross‑functional experience working with design, manufacturing, quality, CIPT, and ESTO organizations.
• Strengthen technical communication and presentation skills through engagement with engineering and program leadership.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in engineering design, analysis, or technical problem-solving within a relevant engineering environment.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering and direct Pratt & Whitney or aerospace industry design experience.
• Proficiency with Teamcenter, Unigraphics/NX, ANSYS, MS Office, or other aerospace engineering design and analysis tools.
• Knowledge of compressor blades, engineering drawings, manufacturing methods, or other jet engine rotating hardware such as disks.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and creative problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives and demonstrated professional judgment, maturity, and ability to build effective working relationships.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.
• The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Department / Segment Overview:

Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO): ESTO provides dedicated support by eliminating quality notifications, escapes, works stops and enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts, assemblies, modules, and engines. ESTO covers all engine programs and part families, enabling engine deliveries, first piece reviews, first article inspections, analysis automation, process certification. ESTO also supports the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative in Operations. Technical disciplines in ESTO include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, and Manufacturing Engineering.

This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about the 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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms. 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.