Senior Pump Design Engineer – Onsite, Aerospace Pumps

Prattwhitney; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL is seeking a Senior Pump Design Engineer with expertise in fuel pump design and manufacturing. Responsibilities include design and analysis of pump programs, support across all design-cycle phases, and validation with test data.

Strong communication and collaboration with internal/external customers is required. The role emphasizes manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability of pump assemblies, with preference for MATLAB, CFD, and aerospace standards

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Pump design experience is preferred, including centrifugal and axial piston pumps.
• Experience with aerospace pumping systems standards and MATLAB/CFD tools is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze one or more pump programs, driving development on schedule and within budget.
• Provide design support across all design-cycle phases: concept to certification and manufacturing.
• Validate design models with test data and participate in root-cause investigations.

Skills

Pump design

MATLAB

CFD

Aerospace experience

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL is seeking a Senior Pump Design Engineer with expertise in fuel pump design and manufacturing. Responsibilities include design and analysis of pump programs, support across all design-cycle phases, and validation with test data.

Strong communication and collaboration with internal/external customers is required. The role emphasizes manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability of pump assemblies, with preference for MATLAB, CFD, and aerospace standards