Principal Engineer - Carbon Seal Design & Analysis (P4) - Onsite

RTX • Full-time • east hartford, Connecticut, United States of America • 1w ago

Date Posted: 2026-03-18Country: United States of AmericaLocation: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETCPosition Role Type: OnsiteU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status: Not RequiredPratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer, Carbon Seal Design & Analysis, with strong leadership, analytical, and design skills to support the Components Analytical Group within the Mechanical Systems Externals and Nacelles (MSEN) Module Center. What You Will Do:

Design and analysis of carbon seals, rolling element bearings, including validation and project-related activity for commercial and military P&W gas turbine engines.
Team leadership with a strong emphasis on proficiency development, employee engagement, technology advancement, and requirements management.
Routine supplier, customer, and P&W discipline interaction to perform and manage design, analysis, validation, and production of new and legacy bearing and seal-related components.
Failure mode investigation and analysis using P&W root cause and corrective action methods and tools.
Field support with customers and suppliers involving new designs, rig testing, and investigations.
Continuous improvement of engineering standard work, including development of tools to support new technologies and advance analytical substantiation, and regular involvement and contributions to other P&W process improvement efforts.
Mentor and train engineers using best practices related to bearing and seal design and analysis.
Routine presentation of design and analytical results to the customer and executive management.
Travel Requirements: 5% (Domestic and International). Qualifications You Must Have:
A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes Engineering experience in Aerospace Design or Analysis.
U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Qualifications We Prefer:
Advanced degrees in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering.
Aerospace industry experience involving gas turbine engine bearings and seals design, analysis, and testing.
Ability to effectively lead, communicate, influence, and coordinate across teams in strategic projects and initiatives.
Organizational and project management experience; PMP certification.
Continuous improvement experience, and/or LEAN, CORE, ACE, Six-Sigma training.
Willingness to mentor and provide technical guidance to the team, including junior engineers.
Experience with NX, MATLAB, ANSYS, and/or Python.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance or an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance. What We Offer:
Eligible for Relocation. Learn More & Apply Today! Department/Segment Overview:
Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN): The Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles Engineering 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.

What is my role type? In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. 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 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.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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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