Design Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF1 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF1

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 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’s Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) organization is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Design Engineer to join the Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) team. In this role, you will support operational engineering activities for the new Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family, mature commercial engines, and related hardware to contribute to the Commercial Static Parts Family team supporting critical design and operational execution tasks.

What You Will Do:

• Provide engineering support for production hardware and engines by improving producibility, resolving non-conformances, and guiding supplier transitions and start-ups to ensure safety, reliability, and cost-effective performance.
• Deliver technical support for ESTO’s portfolio of new and mature commercial engines, contributing to the success of industry-leading propulsion systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engine programs, Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs), module center engineering, design, and metallurgy—to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Mentor and coach engineers at all experience levels, supporting both team development and continued personal growth.
• Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn:

• Conduct timely and accurate design assessments for static frames, cases, and actuation hardware in the forward (“cold”) section of commercial engines, ensuring alignment with engineering requirements.
• Coordinate and execute design analyses—including print updates, producibility improvements, and non-conformance dispositions—while providing vendor support and completing Engineering First Piece Reviews (EFPRs) within defined program timelines.
• Mentor and coach early-career engineers by offering structured guidance, feedback, and technical insight to support their professional development.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver design solutions that meet performance, durability, and life requirements, using classical analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) where appropriate.
• Document, communicate, and present design results, serving as the primary approver for design analysis memos and ensuring engineering standard work processes are consistently followed and enhanced.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced degree and 3 years of engineering experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering,
• Experience working in the aerospace industry, specifically supporting jet engine programs, to contribute effectively to technical and operational goals.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and professionally—both verbally and in writing—to support cross-functional collaboration and maintain strong working relationships.
• Consistently use strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with teams and stakeholders, contributing to a productive and collaborative work environment.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO): ESTO provides dedicated support by eliminating quality notifications, escapes, works stops and enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts, assemblies, modules, and engines. ESTO covers all engine programs and part families, enabling engine deliveries, first piece reviews, first article inspections, analysis automation, process certification. ESTO also supports the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative in Operations. Technical disciplines in ESTO include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, and Manufacturing Engineering.

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE): CSE 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. Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering executes both military and commercial repair design and repairs substantiations for engines. We create and improve ASE business and repair development tools. We design, develop, and qualify military repair tooling.

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 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 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 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.

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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