Transmissions Design Engineer I (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

P&W Engineering Development Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Transmissions Design Engineer I to perform gear train design and analysis for both commercial and military engine programs. The role involves multi-disciplinary teamwork, design reviews, and hardware such as fan drive systems and gearboxes.

A security clearance is required and the position is onsite at East Hartford. The role supports a development program with rotations and on-the-job experience to build breadth and depth in engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field.
• Experience delivering presentations and working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with CAD modeling software or MATLAB/Python/Fortran.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and analysis for all product life-cycle phases from concept to delivery.
• Monitor gearbox health during rig tests and analyze data to meet objectives.
• Support field investigations and determine root causes using CORE tools.
• Participate in design process creation and improvements.
• Define gear geometry and verify life capability using gear tools.
• Collaborate on multi-discipline teams to balance durability, performance, cost, and weight.

Skills

CAD modeling

Programming languages (MATLAB/Python/F

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software tools

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-30

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type

L Clearance

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

The Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) Transmissions Team is looking for an engineer that is interested in performing transmissions design and analysis on both commercial and military engine programs. Responsibilities of the position include performing gear train design and analysis, participating on multi-disciplined integrated product teams, and presenting design and analysis results during reviews. Hardware supported includes the fan drive gear system, accessory gearboxes, compartment bevel gears, lube pumps, and supplier designed components.

As a Transmissions Design Engineer I at Pratt & Whitney, you will......

• Perform design and analysis in support of all phases of product life cycle including preliminary design, detailed design, development testing and validation, certification, delivery support, and post engine production & service support.
• Monitor gearbox health during rig validation testing, perform test data-reduction and analysis, and confirm test objectives are met.
• Support field investigations and utilize CORE tools to determine the root cause.
• Participate In design process creation and improvement
• Use gear design and analysis tools to define gear geometry and confirm full life capability.
• Participate as the transmissions team representative on multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.
• Work to advance technology and improve engineering standard work processes/methods.
• Document design and analysis results and present conclusions to transmissions chief & manager.

What You Will Learn

• Candidates hired will begin their first 2.5 years at Pratt & Whitney as part of the Engineering Development Program (EDP). This program consists of three rotations that are 12 months in duration and typically occur in three distinct disciplines within the hiring department. The intent of our EDP is to offer breadth & depth in various technical experiences through challenging positions available in our organizations. This program will help expand your professional and technical competencies that will serve as the foundation for exceptional contributions that you will make at Pratt & Whitney.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or related Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major obtained by start date
• Experience delivering presentations, independently completing assigned responsibilities, and contributing to successful outcomes within multidisciplinary team environments.
• Experience with Computer Aid Design (CAD) modeling software or with programming languages such as Matlab, Python, Fortran
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA

Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Ability to get a security clearance if required.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Selected candidate will be automatically enrolled in the P&W Engineering Development Program (Rotational Program within P&W).
• Relocation Eligibility

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite

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