Raytheon Technologies

Aerothermal Design Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies$86K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM and 5+ years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree and 3+ years of experience
  • Engineering experience in aerospace, automotive, power generation, or manufacturing industries
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD applications such as Unigraphics NX
  • Experience with 1D mean line sizing of turbomachinery
  • Familiarity with 3D blading for centrifugal compressors and turbines
  • Knowledge in using commercial CFD software for turbomachinery design
  • Understanding of mechanical design principles and material behavior

Responsibilities

  • Execute and oversee aerothermal design for turbomachinery
  • Conduct root cause investigations and deliver innovative engineering solutions
  • Develop and improve methods for aerodynamic design of turbomachinery
  • Collaborate with teams on designing technologies and system architectures
  • Support testing activities for prototypes and production
  • Identify and implement strategies to enhance engineering tools and processes
  • Perform verification and validation of turbomachinery performance

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Parental leave benefits including for birth and adoption
  • Wellness rewards program and employee assistance plan
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-05-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

We are seeking an experienced Aerothermal Design Engineer to play a critical role in the design and development of high-performance systems where aerodynamics and thermal performance are essential to success. In this role, you will lead complex aerothermal analyses, apply advanced modeling and simulation techniques, and influence design decisions from earlyconceptthrough qualification and production.

You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, bring deep technical judgment to challenging problems, and contribute to the advancement of next-generation technology. This position offers the opportunity to work on technically demanding programs, have a visible impact on system performance and reliability, and shape innovative solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

What You Will Do

  • Execute, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of aerothermal design for turbomachinery

  • Support root cause investigations and develop innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges

  • Maintain, improve, and develop techniques, methods, and standards for the aerodynamic design of turbomachinery

  • Participate in multidisciplinary teams engaged in the design and development ofnew technologiesand system architectures to achieveoptimalperformance

  • Support prototype and production development test activities

  • Identifyopportunities andestablishstrategies to improve engineering processes, tools, technologies, and quality control standards

  • Perform verification and validation of compressor, turbine, and fan performance maps for relevant applications

  • Lead the implementation of changes based on analysis of industry trends and developments in turbomachinery

  • Share knowledge, mentor, and help develop the next generation of engineers

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

  • Priorengineering experience withinaerospace, automotive, power generationor manufacturingenvironments.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Proficient in 3D CAD modeling applications such as Unigraphics NX or similar

  • Skilled in 1Dmeanline sizing of turbomachinery

  • Experienced in 3D blading of centrifugal compressors, radial inflow turbines, and axial fans

  • Capable of characterizing turbomachinery performance in a laboratory environment

  • Able to use commercial CFD software such as STAR-CCM+, ANSYS Fluent, or ANSYS CFX for turbomachinery design

  • Knowledgeable in basic programming using common languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++)

  • Understanding of mechanical design principles, including strength analysis and material behavior

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefitspackage includes:

 Medical, dental, and vision insurance

 Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

 Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

 Tuition reimbursement program

 Student Loan Repayment Program

 Life insurance and disability coverage

 Optional coverages youcan buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance,additionallife and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection

 Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

 Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

 Adoption Assistance

 Autism Benefit

 Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

 Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

 Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

 Bright Horizons,childand elder care services

 Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

 And more!

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*Please ensure the role type (defined below) isappropriate foryour needs before applying to this role.

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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitlesspossibility. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher,again and again.

Apply now and be part of the teamthatredefining aerospace, every day.

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 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 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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

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