Raytheon Technologies

Principal Aerothermal Design Engineer (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies$107K — $204K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in STEM with 8 years of experience, or Advanced Degree with 5 years
  • U.S. citizenship required due to restricted access
  • Experience in aerospace, automotive or manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

  • Execute and oversee aerothermal design for turbomachinery
  • Support root cause investigations and develop innovative solutions
  • Maintain and improve aerodynamic design techniques and standards
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on new technology development
  • Support prototype and production test activities
  • Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and standards
  • Perform validation of turbomachinery performance maps and lead implementation of industry advancements

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
  • Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and contributions
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs
  • Comprehensive life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages like pet insurance and ID theft protection
  • Parental leave benefits and adoption assistance programs
  • Employee wellness rewards and virtual healthcare services
Full Job Description
Date Posted:
2026-06-29
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 early concept through 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 of new technologies and system architectures to achieve optimal performance
  • Support prototype and production development test activities
  • Identify opportunities and establish strategies 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 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
  • U.S. citizenship only (dual citizenship not permitted) is required, as access to information under this program/contract is restricted to individuals with sole U.S. citizenship.
  • Prior engineering experience within aerospace, automotive, power generation or manufacturing environments.


Qualifications We Prefer
  • Proficient in 3D CAD modeling applications such as Unigraphics NX or similar
  • Skilled in 1D mean line 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 benefits package 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 you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, 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, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your 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.

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.

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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