Date Posted:
2026-03-24Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-K ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG KPosition 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 RequiredAt 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 Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Turbine Airfoil Casting Team (TACT). This team plays a critical role in driving process improvement initiatives with casting suppliers and assessing nonconformance to support timely product delivery.
What You Will Do:
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Support the airfoil casting tooling qualification process in accordance with PW-QA 6078 standards. This process is essential to maintaining the high-quality standards required for Pratt & Whitney’s industry-leading engines.
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Disposition of airfoil casting tooling qualification packages per PW-QA 6078.
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Disposition of quality defects, many of complex scope, defining “Right-size Analysis” through a risk-based decision-making process.
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Influence multi-disciplinary teams, including subject matter experts, project, operations, quality, and procurement, to drive root cause investigations, develop associated corrective actions, and implement product and process improvements.
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Support time-critical quality issues in support of engine and module delivery.
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Develop Class II engineering changes.
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Drive continuous improvement into the product development cycle and design of next-generation hardware.
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Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic and International).
What You Will Learn:
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Fundamentals of Gas Turbine Engine Design.
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How Turbine Airfoil Castings fit and work within a Gas Turbine Engine.
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The impact of Turbine Airfoil Castings on Commercial and Military Customers.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- A Bachelor's of Science degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) and 5 years of experience in engineering, or an Advanced degree in a related field with 3 years of engineering experience.
Qualifications We Prefer:
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A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
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Turbomachinery experience in Airfoil design or manufacturing
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Proficiency in SAP, Teamcenter, Unigraphics NX, and classical methods of analysis
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Experience with GD&T ASME Y14.5M-1994
What We Offer:
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Department/Segment Overview:
- 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.
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 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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