Principal Propeller Hydromechanical Design Engineer; Onsite

Position Summary

The Propeller Systems Engineering organization is seeking an experienced Hydromechanical Design Engineer to support both in-service propeller products and new product development. This role spans across concept, design, verification, validation, and field support activities across military and commercial platforms.

• Perform design activities across all phases of the design cycle, concept & optimization, preliminary through detailed design, development, validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service.
• Design mechanical components and assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership for medium to large projects.
• Engage with suppliers for sizing and selection of supplier design components (pumps, valves, EHSV, and motors).
• Disposition of production non-conforming material including coordination with other disciplines as needed.
• Interact with internal customers, external customers, vendors and suppliers.
• Participate in internal and external product design engineering teams and reviews.
• Support a collaborative engineering environment by cross‑training fellow engineers, participating in peer reviews, and contributing to team problem‑solving.
• Domestic and international travel may be required to support suppliers and customers (less than 10%).

• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 8 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with minimum 5 years of experience.
• Familiarity with ANSI Y14.5M-1982 (drawing interpretation).
• Experience with hydraulic mechanical system design, analysis, and verification.
• Experience with designing mechanical assemblies using standard parts such as seals, screws, bearings, plugs, and pins.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Explorer).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to present to customers, operators, and leadership at all levels.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Capable of leading technical teams.

• Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Familiarity with FAA requirements.
• Experience with Siemens NX (Unigraphics).
• Hydraulic system analyses (e.g., lapped fit leakage, orifice flow, system pressure drop, design for valve/system stability).
• Design analyses (structural hand calculations, FEA, thermal analysis, tolerance stack‑up).
• Aerospace experience.
• Engineering and RRCA (relentless root cause analysis) investigations.
• Full life cycle engineering experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health services.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand virtual visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.
• And more.

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.

Location: Windsor Locks, CT. This is an onsite position.