Sr. Nozzle Aero-Thermal Fluids Engineer - Onsite

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

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, seeks an aero-thermal engineer to support the Nozzle Aero discipline within Pratt & Whitney’s ATF organization at East Hartford. The role focuses on high-fidelity CFD/FEA analyses of complex exhaust systems and related components.

Responsibilities include planning aerothermal tasks, modeling, driving designs, coordinating with airframers and government reps, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables. On-site work is required; U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior relevant engineering experience, or 3+ years with an advanced degree
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to program/contract information
• Ability to obtain security clearance after day one of hire
• Travel up to 10% of time

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute aerothermal tasks, including concept studies, product design, rig & engine tests, technology development, and root cause investigations
• Create models and perform aero thermal fluids analyses
• Drive component & module designs by executing and interpreting analysis, identifying opportunities, and influencing engineering decisions
• Coordinate analyses and communicate results as part of a cross-disciplinary team including internal and external customers
• Timely & quality delivery of aerothermal analyses and contract deliverables
• Support rig and/or engine testing, analyze results in support of analytical model validation and product design verification
• Work is full-time on-site at P&W East Hartford campus

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

CFD

FEA

CAD

Matlab

Job description

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, seeks an aero-thermal engineer to support the Nozzle Aero discipline within Pratt & Whitney’s ATF organization at East Hartford. The role focuses on high-fidelity CFD/FEA analyses of complex exhaust systems and related components.

Responsibilities include planning aerothermal tasks, modeling, driving designs, coordinating with airframers and government reps, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables. On-site work is required; U.S.