Principal Design Engineer - Mechanical Systems; Onsite

Principal Design Engineer – Mechanical Systems

Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering organization at Pratt & Whitney. This highly visible technical leadership role invites a Design Lead to serve as the primary engineering liaison to the Customer Integrated Product Team (CIPT), ensuring design execution, schedule adherence, and successful delivery of engineering commitments.

Location:

Hartford, Connecticut (US-CT-EAST). U.S. citizenship is required. No security clearance required.

• Identify, plan, and execute tasks with full cross‑functional integration, managing medium‑scale projects.
• Drive urgency to disposition customer fleet issues and provide consultation to Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) for manufacturing & assembly issues.
• Mentor and coach engineers, influencing large tasks and resource planning.
• Contribute to Engineering Knowledge System (EKS) content, updating discipline tools and standards.
• Support engine builds, teardowns, and Engine Centers & MRO sites.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

• Integrate components within a Bearing Compartment, including complex castings, forgings, machining, bearings, carbon seals, and secondary seals.
• Integrate design needs across multiple hardware types, program phases, and neighboring modules.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and influence project direction, improving team capability.
• Drive system‑level design impact and decision‑making with strong engineering principles.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 8 years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree plus 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven track record of delivering successful mechanical design projects.
• Strong CAD proficiency (e.g., Solid Works, AutoCAD).
• Deep understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.

• Mentoring experience and strategic technical guidance to elevate team performance.
• Experience modeling or designing Bearings, Carbon Seals, complex Castings, machining, and Forgings.
• Experience with Lubrication Systems or Thermal Management Systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving and collaborative team skills.
• Capable of independent execution of multiple tasks, leading projects, and supporting resource planning.
• Strong decision‑making using system‑level awareness.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Solid Works, AutoCAD, or similar).

• Salary range: $107,500 – $204,500 USD.
• Eligible for relocation assistance.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, and other standard company benefits.

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, veteran status, or other protected classes. RTX provides affirmative action 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.