Sr Eng, Design Engrg (Onsite)

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

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford, CT seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead rotor design efforts within the Military Development Fan/LPC Design team. You will partner with IPT to drive improvements, address technical issues, support production ramp, and collaborate with multiple disciplines.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with 5+ years of design experience in aerospace hardware, plus ability to read blueprints and understand manufacturing methods.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with 5+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience with aerospace hardware, reading blueprints, and manufacturing methods.
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Support rotor design during mature production and address module and part level questions for Fan/LPC hardware.
• Support PW1500G and PW1900G fleet through production support, development engine build support, fleet support, and hardware redesign.
• Identify areas to expand tolerances, improve part manufacturability, support MFG with vendors, and implement engineering changes.
• Work on Class II, Must Conform, and Production Alteration type projects.
• Support Production and Quality Notifications, create PPT packages, perform non-conformance analysis, coordinate with disciplines for disposition and closure.

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-03 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: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

Role Overview

The Military Development Fan/LPC Design team is seeking an experienced Engineer to support Rotors design. The role will provide an opportunity take on a design lead role for Rotors, and work within the team and IPT to drive improvements in design, address technical issues, support production ramp, and engage with multiple disciplines in support of the aforementioned. Prior experience in Fan/LPC and/or HPC Rotor or IBR Design is preferred. Experience with PROD QN support is ideal but not explicitly required.

What You Will Do

• Support a Commercial throughout the mature production phase and support Module level and Part Level questions for Fan and LPC hardware (i.e. cases, frames, IBR’s, bypass ducts, kinematics, etc…)
• Support the existing PW1500G and PW1900G fleet through production support, development engine build support, fleet support, and hardware redesign.
• Identifying areas to expand tolerances, improve part produce ability, support MFG process with our Vendors, and executing Engineering changes as needed.
• Will be predominately of the Class II, Must Conform, and Production Alteration type.
• Support Production and devl Quality Notifications including, creating PPT packages, executing non-conformance analysis, working with required disciplines to determine acceptability, disposition, documentation, and QN closure.

Qualifications

You Must Have

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with 5+ years of Mechanical Design engineering experience OR Advanced degree with 3+ years of experience
• Experience with aerospace hardware, reading blueprints, and manufacturing methods
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. (Naturalized or Dual Citizens may apply also, but will require approval from Program Office).

We Prefer

• M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with engineering standard work.
• Experience with Engineering Change Processes (Class II, Must Conform, etc)
• Proficiency in Teamcenter, NX, Tol Stacking, and Blueprints.
• Quality Notification support experience & SAP proficiency.

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)

CSE is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products. Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybird roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. This position is open to internal applicants only within Pratt & Whitney - Engineering. 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.

Salary

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.

Location

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.

Hiring Timeline

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.