Principal Product Definition Engineer (P4) - Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-05-11

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:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Confidential

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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 Product Definition Engineer to support the Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN) organization.

What You Will Do:

• Perform Product Definition (checking) of engineering product definition per part family Product Definition ESW (Engineering Standard Work) standards and design intent; Ensure accurate part interrelationships through tolerance and geometric studies.
• Collaborate with Mechanical System Engineer(s) to develop MSEN Engine parts. (Ex/ Bearing Housing & Supports/Bearing Compartment Hardware, Carbon Seals, Castings, Oil Tanks, and Gears).
• Verify the complete accuracy of parametric 3D Siemens NX models and definitions. Definition could be 2D associative drawing definition or Model Based Definition (MBD); Review parametric 3D models and other definition files to Design intent and Product Definition standard work using the UGS NX graphics software review model/print files (using the UGS NX graphics software) meeting Product Definition standard work which includes the application of tolerancing techniques per part family Engineering Standard Work while considering producibility and design intent.
• Participate in IPTs (Integrated Product Teams) as Product Definition delegate, and Team focal for CIPT (Component Integrated Product Team) coordination and communications.
• Prepare/Maintain various product-related Teamcenter/NX Manager data in support of Pratt & Whitney Class I and II Engineering activities.
• Lead a team of Product Definition practitioners, and Act as mentor/coach and provide training to lower-level Product Definition practitioners.
• Estimate and coordinate task resource allocations, including Outsource resources; Estimate manpower and schedules for Product Definition deliverables. Including creating and managing statements of work to support outsourcing requirements.
• Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree with 10 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes drafting and product definition work, as well as applied ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) expertise.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong skills in NX and Teamcenter tools and processes.
• Experience in Model-Based Definition.
• Active or transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN): The MSEN Engineering organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• Onsite: Employee