Date Posted:
2026-10-12
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:
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's 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.
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer II to support its Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering organization. In this role, you will plan and execute design activities, monitor progress, and communicate project status, risks, and key updates to stakeholders.
What You Will Do:
Complete Design subtasks and design of individual parts with minimal guidance, owning results and driving work to review and approval of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Discipline Chiefs.
Create solid models and print redlines and coordinate with Product Definition (PD) on release
Perform complex calculations, such as tolerance stacks, part gapping, part sizing according to standard work and best practices
Coordinate cross‑discipline handoffs, understanding how your design impacts structural, thermal, and secondary‑flow analysis teams.
Present technical work to Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT) and discipline chiefs, communicating risks and background on design decisions.
Execute with urgency to provide recommended disposition to SME for customer fleet issues
Support engine builds and teardowns and Engine Centers and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sites
Travel Requirement:
up to 20% (Domestic and International).
What You Will Learn:
Strengthen technical depth in key Design Discipline areas, including influencing small assembly design, and understanding manufacturing/drawing relationships, and gapping.
Engage cross‑disciplinary teams to understand system-level impacts and integrating structural, thermal, and secondary‑flow inputs.
Integrate components within a Bearing Compartment, including complex castings, forgings, machinings, bearings, carbon seals, and secondary seals.
Integrate design needs across multiple hardware @types and neighboring module centers.
Communicate effectively with Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT), discipline chiefs, and MSEN Leadership, including presenting risks and mitigations.
Independently plan and execute the technical path for medium-scale sub-tasks.
Qualifications You Must Have:
A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field and 2 years of relevant experience, or Masters' degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Relevant experience in mechanical design engineering, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
Qualifications We Prefer:
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 decision‑making ability using hardware understanding, analysis, interpretation, and system‑level 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 the 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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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, 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 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.
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