Principal Design Engineer Mechanical Systems (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

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Not Required

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Principal Design Engineer Mechanical Systems to join its Mechanical Systems Externals & Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering this highly visible technical leadership role you will serve as the Design Lead and primary engineering liaison to the Customer Integrated Product Team (CIPT) driving design execution schedule adherence and successful delivery of engineering commitments. You will be accountable for coordinating cross-functional design activities ensuring timely completion of technical deliverables and proactively managing design risks. As the focal point for major technical issues within the CIPT you will collaborate closely with the Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT) System Integrated Product Team (SIPT) Chief Engineers and customers to communicate progress mitigate risks and deliver innovative high-quality engineering solutions.

What You Will Do:

• Identify plan and execute tasks with full crossfunctional integration including managing mediumscale projects.
• Execute with urgency to disposition customer fleet issues.
• Provide consultation to Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) in resolving manufacturing & assembly issues.
• Mentor and coach engineers influencing large tasks and resource planning.
• Contribute to and create Engineering Knowledge System (EKS) content including updates to discipline tools and standards.
• Support engine builds and teardowns and Engine Centers and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sites.
• Travel up to 20% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn:

• Integrate components within a Bearing Compartment including complex castings forgings machinings bearings carbon seals and secondary seals.
• Integrate design needs across multiple hardware types program phases and neighboring module centers.
• Drive forwardthinking decisionmaking including shaping systemlevel design impacts and gapping.
• Advance leadership skills in guiding mediumsized crossfunctional teams and influencing project direction.
• Coach others effectivelyoverseeing technical work communicating expectations and improving team capability.
• Discipline tools EKS content and Product Development partnership jointly drive highquality drawing release and design execution.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 8 years of relevant experience; or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in mechanical design engineering with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proven track record of mentoring and providing strategic technical guidance to engineers to elevate team performance and accelerate skill development including oversight of calculations layouts and EKS.
• Experience with Design or Modeling of Bearings Carbon Seals complex Castings Machinings and Forgings.
• Experience in Lubrication Systems or Thermal Management Systems (TMS).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Capability to independently execute multiple tasks lead projects and support resource planning with strong decisionmaking ability using hardware understanding analysis interpretation and systemlevel awareness.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks AutoCAD or similar).Strong understanding of engineering principles materials and manufacturing processes.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

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Department/Segment Overview:

Mechanical Systems Externals & Nacelles (MSEN): The MSEN organization is responsible for the design development and in-service support of power transmission systems bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis oil and thermal management systems engine externals packaging and architecture as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering Mechanical Design Structural Analysis Product Definition System Modeling Mechanical Design analysis for bearings gears and seals and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.

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

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about therole 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 107500 USD - 204500 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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