Combustor Modeling Engineer (Onsite)

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Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC 400 Main St BLDG ETC

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flightdesigning building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within were seeking the people to drive it. So calling all curious.

Pratt & Whitney a division of RTX Corporation is seeking a passionate and highly skilled engineer to join our team of innovators and problem-solvers. We are at the forefront of engineering advanced propulsion systems for both commercial and defense applications and we are looking for a professional who is ready to contribute their expertise to the development and analysis of cutting-edge combustor technologies.

As a member of the combustor aero team you will play a critical role in the design and development and support of of gas turbine combustors across all of P&Ws products. You are expected to bring a strong technical background the ability to work independently on complex tasks and a collaborative mindset to support team objectives. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior team members and may lead smaller projects or initiatives to drive design innovation and productivity.

• Independently develop and execute models using in-house and state of the art software to analyze combustor performance including temperature distributions emissions and overall efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify design improvements and optimize performance.
• Validate modeling results through experimental data and connections to fleet data and field hardware observations.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on combustor design efforts by offering detailed analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Drive enhancements to existing modeling techniques and tools to improve accuracy and productivity.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Lead smaller-scale focused initiatives or projects related to combustor design and analysis.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Aerospace or a related engineering field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in combustor modeling CFD or gas turbine combustion analysis or an Advanced degree and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Proficiency with modeling tools such as ANSYS Fluent CFX or similar CFD software.
• Strong understanding of combustion processes heat transfer and fluid dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex assignments while contributing to team goals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Masters or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on combustion or fluid dynamics.
• Experience with emissions modeling and low-emission combustor design.
• Familiarity with gas turbine design cycles and system-level integration.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python MATLAB or C for tool development and data analysis.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading smaller technical initiatives.

What We Offer:

At Pratt & Whitney an RTX business we are committed to fostering an environment that inspires innovation collaboration and personal growth. As part of our team youll have access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.

Join Us:

If you are a motivated engineer with a passion for combustor modeling and analysis we invite you to apply and become a part of our mission to redefine the future of aerospace. Together well shape the skies of tomorrow.

What is my role type

In addition to transforming the future of flight we are also transforming how and where we work. Weve 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 employees personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 86800 USD - 165200 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 candidates 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 companys 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.

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