Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – F135 HPC; Onsite
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer
Date Posted: Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-FL-JUPITER-ADR ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ ADR BLDG 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. Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
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’s Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) HPC Design group seeks a goal-oriented, detail-focused Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the F135 Base or ECU HPC Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs). The selected candidate will take support and leadership roles in high-priority engineering tasks and directly assist Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL) and program managers.
Key Responsibilities- Develop innovative and technically sound design solutions that meet program schedule milestones.
- Lead or support producibility initiatives, including EFPRs performed remotely or on-site.
- Support ECU Design Validation activities, including EFPRs and module-integration coordination.
- Apply advanced 3D modeling tools to develop and refine component- and module-level designs.
- Lead or support military field-incident investigations, including root- cause analysis.
- Develop serviceable limits using advanced data-processing methods and multi-disciplinary collaboration.
- Participate in multi-week engine tear-downs at Tinker AFB.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary IPTs across design, structures, aero, HT&SF, manufacturing, and quality.
- Support the creation of safety-risk analyses and risk-mitigation plans; present technical results to customers and program management.
- Mentor and support early-career engineers.
- Improve engineering efficiency through advanced data-mining, smart tools, and AI.
- Domestic travel of 10–20% may be required.
You Must Have BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree with 3+ years of mechanical-design experience. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Preferred Qualifications- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum project-management tools
- Understanding of engine hardware, 2D drawings, MBD, and manufacturing methods
- Solid data-management and processing skills
- Ability to leverage AI tools for improved engineering results
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments with attention to detail
- Experience with NX, Teamcenter, engineering standard work, SAP, Class I & II EC processes
- ANSYS experience desired
- Relocation eligibility
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…
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