Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the MSEN organization. You will design and analyze engine external components, provide technical leadership to engineering teams, and drive continuous improvement to deliver reliable hardware. This onsite role requires a Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of experience (or advanced degree with 3 years).

Travel up to 10% (domestic and international). The salary range is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant engineering experience, or an advanced degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with mechanical hardware, engineering drawings, dimensions, and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop engine external components (tubes, brackets, ducts, harnesses, hoses, seals, mounts).
• Perform structural analysis of tube/bracket networks and complete tolerance stack-ups for durability and fit.
• Lead design engineering activities, assign tasks, review work, and oversee outsourced projects.
• Ensure designs meet requirements and quality standards; present solutions at design reviews and address feedback.
• Support failure investigations, determine root causes, and identify process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

GD&T

CAD NX

FEA

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-09

Country: United States of America

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

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 an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support its Mechanical Systems, Externals & Nacelles (MSEN) organization. In this role, you will contribute to the development of external systems for current production commercial engine family, with responsibility for designing and analyzing complex mechanical hardware, providing technical leadership to engineering teams, and driving continuous improvement. You will support high-quality engineering execution, ensure design integrity, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver reliable engine hardware.

What You Will Do:

• Design and develop engine external components, including tubes, brackets, ducts, harnesses, hoses, seals, and component mounts.
• Perform structural analysis of tube and bracket networks and complete complex tolerance stack-ups to ensure durability, fit, and function.
• Lead and coordinate design engineering activities, assign tasks, review technical work, and oversee outsourced engineering projects.
• Ensure designs meet engineering requirements and quality standards; present technical solutions at design reviews and address stakeholder feedback.
• Support failure investigations, determine root causes, recommend corrective actions, and identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and standard work.

Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn:

• Design and development of external hardware for current production commercial engine family.
• Mechanical design principles for tubes, brackets, ducts, harnesses, hoses, seals, and component mounts.
• Structural analysis and tolerance stack-up methods for engine external systems.
• Technical leadership, design reviews, and management of outsourced engineering work.
• Failure investigation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years of relevant engineering experience, or an advanced degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant experience. Relevant engineering experience working with mechanical hardware, engineering drawings, dimensions, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with CAD and solid modeling tools such as Siemens NX (UG NX) or equivalent.
• Experience with finite element analysis tools such as ANSYS or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and tools, such as CORE or Six Sigma.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

Department / Segment Overview:

Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN): The MSEN Engineering organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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 therole 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 attendselect 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.

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 on 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.

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.

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