Senior Repair Design Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-07-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW108: Springdale AR 275 E Robinson Avenue, Springdale, AR, 72764 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

This Repair Design Engineer (RDE) position is in the Cases & Composites Group within the Aftermarket Services Engineering (ASE) commercial jet engine repair group.  The RDE is responsible for the design of repairs for gas turbine engine parts including development of the repair concept, writing of the repair, obtaining task approvals, and coordination with the manufacturing organization that performs the repair. If you are looking for a job that is technically challenging and where what you do matters – then apply now.in

• Establish repair design requirements and ensure repairs are safe, durable, and match the quality requirements of OEM parts.
• Research how damage affects gas turbine engine component operation and develop engineering-based solutions which will return damaged parts back to airworthiness.
• Create technical documents that provide the manufacturing organization the engineering requirements for repairs.
• Interface with commercial engine program managers to secure priorities and understand how the repair affects the engine fleet.
• Support the customer in the resolution of field supportability issues.
• Ensure repair tasks are completed to schedule and on budget.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace or Materials Engineering
• Minimum 5+ years of mechanical design or manufacturing engineering experience is required or 3+ years with an Advanced degree
• Experience in the use of Unigraphics/NX or similar CAD application is required.
• Exposure to cost and schedule management or team leadership is desired.
• Experience with manufacturing processes such as machining, plating, plasma spray, welding or brazing is also desired.
• US Citizenship is required

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Paymen