Damage Modeling Architect Principal Engineer P4; Onsite

Location

US-CT, Hartford – 400 Main St, BLDG L

Onsite

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

• Develop physics‑based models for creep, thermo‑mechanical fatigue, CMAS infiltration, and thermal barrier coating spallation.
• Apply solid and fracture mechanics principles to improve durability predictions and reduced‑order damage models.
• Create and formalize processes, workflows, and documentation for durability modeling, integration, and validation.
• Coordinate with MPE to define material testing needs and support data interpretation.
• Develop reduced‑order models to be incorporated into hot‑section lifing tools and DDS.
• Support geometry creation, manipulation, and morphing in NX to enable consistent model setup and tool workflows.
• Advocate for and coordinate university research efforts; oversee relevant data collection to support mechanism development.
• Benchmark emerging research, modeling techniques, and material characterization relevant to gas turbine damage mechanisms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 8 years of engineering experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of related engineering experience.

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science.
• Understanding of damage mechanisms associated with turbine hardware.
• Experience with solid mechanics and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with geometry operations within NX.

• Eligible for relocation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance program.
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Employee Scholar Program and annual incentive compensation programs.

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 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 Virginia Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.