Thermal Tools Developer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Thermal Tool Advancement Developer to support the Durability Design System (DDS) improvements for turbine components. You will enhance 3D thermal tools, collaborate with modeling experts, and drive tool modernization using Python.

Join a team focused on advancing durability tools, planning datasets, and ensuring traceability across tool development with extensive cross‑functional interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) required; 5 years engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3 years with a Master’s, or PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience with coding (Python) and tool development preferred.
• Experience with handling and post-processing large experimental datasets and collapsing to useful empirical correlations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modernize the Thermal Tool Advancement capabilities for the Durability Design System (DDS).
• Collaborate with P&W thermal modeling experts and external partners to advance modeling capabilities.
• Plan experiments, calibrate thermal tools, and manage model pedigrees with cross‑discipline teams.

Skills

Python programming

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Durability tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Thermal modeling tools

Python tooling

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-04 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-L ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG L 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 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.

What Will You Do:

Hot Section Engineering (HSE) at Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced and self‑motivated individual to join our HSE Core Durability group as the Thermal Tool Advancement Developer supporting improvement of the Durability Design System (DDS). DDS enables durability‑focused designs and thermal analyses for turbine airfoils, blade‑outer‑air‑seals (BOAS), and combustor components. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, experience with coding and tool development, a deep knowledge and understanding of heat transfer and fluid dynamics, and a familiarity with the state‑of‑the‑art in turbine cooling research. A major deliverable is the modernization, improvement, and deployment of thermal tools used in the DDS to create advanced hot section hardware. The role also includes formalizing processes and documentation to ensure consistency and traceability across durability tools. Close collaboration is expected with P&W thermal modeling experts, as well as external research partners, to advance modeling capabilities and integrate new experimental data. Familiarity with the python coding language is valued for modernization efforts. Support various Durability CIPT and Analytics teams day‑to‑day challenges in utilization and understanding of thermal models. Collaborate with the HSE methods team to manage and test prod/test/devl model pedigrees, updates, and revisions. Identify gaps in existing thermal predictive tools and collaborate with data acquisition teams to define test plans to bridge the gaps. Internal and external rig and engine test data post‑processing and data matching. Improve/calibrate 3D thermal process using field data. Collaborate with Durability chiefs, fellows and SME’s to develop durability analysis process and capability for future technologies. Plan and utilize experimental datasets to develop thermal predictive models. Thermal and lifing system development, improvement, and maintenance. Benchmark data and best practices from academia, government, industry. Create/maintain documentation of durability history and durability design best practices. Collaborate across disciplines to understand and support relevant Durability thermal tools inputs and outputs in alignment with the vision for DDS. Contribute to define road‑map for future Durability thermal tools.

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) 5 years of engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 3 years of engineering experience with a Master’s degree, or PhD in a relevant research field.

Qualifications We Prefer

Advanced degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Experience with coding (Python) and tool development.

Experience with handling and post-processing large experimental datasets and collapsing to useful empirical correlations.

What We Offer:

Benefits Relocation Assistance Hot Section Engineering (HSE) Hot Section Engineering is responsible for the design, development, technology maturation and in service support of all diffuser cases, combustors, turbines (vanes, blades, rotors and cases), augmenters (military), nozzles and associated fuel systems for all military, commercial and industrial engine models and radial auxiliary power units. Technical disciplines in HSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Durability 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 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 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.

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
• 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.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.