Principal Design Engineer – Mechanical Systems; Onsite

Position: Principal Design Engineer – Mechanical Systems (Onsite)
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Posted 20 Days Ago

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US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC Country:
United States of America Time Type:
Full time

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Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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.

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None/Not Required

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Not Required At RTX, the world's 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 is seeking a Principal Design Engineer – Mechanical Systems to join its Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering organization. In this highly visible technical leadership role, you will serve as the Design Lead and primary engineering liaison to the Customer Integrated Product Team (CIPT), driving design execution, schedule adherence, and successful delivery of engineering commitments. You will be accountable for coordinating cross-functional design activities, ensuring timely completion of technical deliverables, and proactively managing design risks.

As the focal point for major technical issues within the CIPT, you will collaborate closely with the Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT), System Integrated Product Team (SIPT), Chief Engineers, and customers to communicate progress, mitigate risks, and deliver innovative, high-quality engineering solutions.

What You Will Do:

Identify, plan, and execute tasks with full cross‑functional integration, including managing medium‑scale projects.

Execute with urgency to disposition customer fleet issues.

Provide consultation to Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) in resolving manufacturing & assembly issues.

Mentor and coach engineers, influencing large tasks and resource planning.

Contribute to and create Engineering Knowledge System (EKS) content, including updates to discipline tools and standards.

Support engine builds and teardowns and Engine Centers and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sites.

Travel up to 20% (Domestic and International).What You Will Learn:
Integrate components within a Bearing Compartment, including complex castings, forgings, machinings, bearings, carbon seals, and secondary seals.

Integrate design needs across multiple hardware types, program phases, and neighboring module centers.

Drive forward‑thinking decision‑making, including shaping system‑level design impacts and gapping.

Advance leadership skills in guiding medium‑sized cross‑functional teams and influencing project direction.

Coach others effectively—overseeing technical work, communicating expectations, and improving team capability.

Discipline tools, EKS content, and Product Development partnership jointly drive high‑quality drawing release and design execution.

Qualifications You Must Have: A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 8 years of relevant experience; or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience in mechanical design…