Senior Transmissions Gear Design Lead

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a visionary Principal Transmissions Engineer to drive the design, analysis, and integration of advanced mechanical transmission systems for both commercial and military engines. You will mentor teams, collaborate with program executives, and lead cross‑functional efforts to deliver world‑class propulsion hardware.

You will oversee gear design, perform FEA and hand calculations, and manage full lifecycle testing while advancing manufacturing readiness and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with 8 years of gear design/analysis experience.
• At least 3 years of direct experience with complex Mechanical Systems hardware and gear design/manufacturing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to tackle MSEN transmission issues and integrate gearbox designs, presenting results to customers and leadership.
• Design and analyze aerospace hardware across gear types (spur, helical, bevel) using automated tools and hand calculations.
• Spearhead root cause investigation teams and deliver findings to engineering leadership.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers to accelerate proficiency.
• Manage supplier requirements and align external design ownership.
• Lead full lifecycle testing, including rig development, test planning, data processing, and reporting.
• Advance gear manufacturing readiness and improve analytical tools and training materials.
• Travel 10% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Gear design

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentorship

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Gleason Works

Siemens NX

FEA software

Job description

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a visionary Principal Transmissions Engineer to drive the design, analysis, and integration of advanced mechanical transmission systems for both commercial and military engines. You will mentor teams, collaborate with program executives, and lead cross‑functional efforts to deliver world‑class propulsion hardware.

You will oversee gear design, perform FEA and hand calculations, and manage full lifecycle testing while advancing manufacturing readiness and supplier