Senior Engineer - Drafter / Product Definition (Onsite)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX, through its Pratt & Whitney unit, is seeking a Senior Engineer - Drafter / Product Definition to support ESTO. The role focuses on creating and revising 3D models and detailed drawings, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring timely release of documentation for aerospace products.

The position requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of relevant experience (or an advanced degree with 3+ years), strong NX/Teamcenter proficiency, and GD&T knowledge. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Management (STEM) and 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
• Strong proficiency with NX and Teamcenter tools, processes, and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Definition, ESTO Design and Project Engineers, and Module Center personnel to process engineering changes (ECs) and develop detailed and assembly-level product definitions.
• Create, manipulate, and maintain complex parametric 3D part and assembly models using NX, including models supporting structural analysis and model-driven engineering drawing certification.
• Create and revise legacy engine drawings using NX, Teamcenter, and established drafting processes.
• Develop and maintain engineering change data management documentation and support the timely release and revision of engineering drawings.
• Support technical meetings, mentor product definition drafters, and monitor program budgets and commitments.

Skills

GD&T

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-23

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-K ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG K

Position Role Type: Onsite

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 Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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 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 seeking a Senior Engineer - Drafter / Product Definition for our Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization. In this role, you will support Product Definition, engineering, and Module Center teams by creating and revising detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and documentation used to define and release aerospace products. You will collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts, support program deliverables, and help develop the capabilities of other product definition professionals.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with Product Definition, ESTO Design and Project Engineers, and Module Center personnel to process engineering changes (ECs) and develop detailed and assembly-level product definitions supporting QN and eSRI-driven documentation.
• Create, manipulate, and maintain complex parametric 3D part and assembly models using NX, including models supporting structural analysis and model-driven engineering drawing certification.
• Create and revise legacy engine drawings using NX, Teamcenter, and established drafting processes while interpreting eSRI drawing requirements and applicable engineering documentation.
• Develop and maintain engineering change data management documentation and support the timely release and revision of engineering drawings while meeting program deliverables and milestones.
• Support technical meetings, assist subject matter experts, mentor product definition drafters, and work with senior staff to monitor program budgets and maintain project commitments.

Travel Requirement: 10% | Domestic and International.

What You Will Learn

• Gain hands-on experience developing product definitions for complex aerospace engine components and assemblies.
• Build advanced proficiency in NX, Teamcenter, 3D parametric modeling, and engineering drawing processes.
• Develop practical experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.5M-1994 standards.
• Gain exposure to engineering change management, model-driven engineering, structural analysis support, and technical documentation.
• Develop project coordination, technical communication, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration skills within an aerospace engineering environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Management (STEM) and 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 3 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in product definition, drafting, engineering design, or a related technical field.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Strong proficiency with NX and Teamcenter tools, processes, and workflows.
• Experience with aerospace engineering drawings, product definition, drafting, or engineering change processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively across engineering and technical teams.
• Experience mentoring or developing less-experienced product definition, drafting, or engineering personnel.

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.

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