Date Posted:
2026-09-15
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-140 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 140
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
What You Will Do
- Sound mechanical engineering across all phases of the design cycle, with focus on Concept Initiation and Optimization and rig/demo hardware designs.
- Mechanical engineering across a variety of part types (static and rotating) and compressor modules. Tasks will include integration of detail components into functioning modules and engine systems.
- Resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, seeking a balanced system solution, ensuring engineering excellence, while providing oversight of execution.
- Clear communication with all levels of the organization.
- Coordination of product definition data - layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposals and mfg.
- Involvement in generation of Intellectual Property (IP) patents.
- Establish new concepts and the defining of rigs and applications to validate and utilize them.
- Viable candidates must have relevant design background or experience in these areas and possess the skills and motivation to bring new ideas into practice.
What You Will Learn
- The Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) Advanced Engine Programs (AEP) Mechanical Design team is seeking mechanical engineering professionals to join our team.AEP is a dynamic and exciting environment. Unlike most other groups in the organization, AEP covers all Fan & Compressor hardware from nosecone/spinner to entrance to diffuser. Our work encompasses both commercial and military/government projects, leveraging insights from both sectors to drive innovation and improvements at Pratt & Whitney
- An AEP role will help you better understand the considerations, trades and complexities that go into technology development and new product type definition. Role will provide the opportunity to shape the engine architecture of the future. This is a Technology group, whereby definition, new design standards are explored and defined. Assignments are challenging and open for innovation and creativity.
Qualifications You Must Have
- B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with 5+ years of Mechanical Design engineering experience OR
- An Advanced Degree with 3+ years of in a related field with engineering experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Qualifications We Prefer
- M.S. or greater in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.
- Proficiency in Teamcenter, Unigraphics, Ansys, and classical 9hand methods of analysis.
- Active US government security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of hardware, blueprints, dimensions & tolerances, and manufacturing methods.
- Turbomachinery experience.
- Rotating hardware experience.
What We Offer
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Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)
Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.
Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.
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 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 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.
