Sr. Design Engineer, HSE P3 (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-06-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW109: West Palm Beach 17900 Beeline Highway, West Palm Beach, FL, 33410 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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.

In this era of rapidly advancing technologies, air dominance is a critical imperative for success. Next-generation propulsion is the key. Leverage your experience to develop propulsion technologies for the advanced aircraft required to fly, fight and win.

What Will You Do

The Hot Section Engineering (HSE) Mechanical Design team is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop the next generation of military jet engines, preferably with gas turbine Combustor or Diffuser Case experience. In this role, the candidate will be required to work onsite and maintain a US Government Security Clearance at the Secret Level or higher.

The senior mechanical designer will work directly with the other disciplines of the Integrated Product Team (IPT), including project, structures, aero-thermal, and product definition, to design, analyze and deliver development engine hardware in support of development engine testing. The senior mechanical designer will also interface with other HSE IPTs and P&W groups to ensure designs meet system level requirements and enable test objectives. If you have relevant mechanical design experience and possess the skills and motivation to bring new ideas into practice, we would like to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, seeking a balanced system solution, and ensuring engineering excellence.
• Establish and maintain trust with internal and external customers by executing tasks with robust technical solutions.
• Generate innovative & technically sound design solutions that meet the system metrics and the objectives of the test engines; and facilitate the delivery of the development hardware to the test engines on schedule.
• Review and approval of product definition data (prints and models).
• Utilize standard work and CORE tools to continuously improve the design process.
• Present and communicate results to customers and program management.
• Guide and mentor entry level engineers.Up to 10% travel.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5 years of engineering experience, 3 years with an advanced degree
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Understanding of hardware, blueprints, dimensions & tolerances, and manufacturing methods.
• Experience with GD&T ASME Y14.5M 1994 or 2018
• Gas Turbine Combustor and/or Diffuser Case design experience
• Proficiency in Teamcenter, Siemens NX, ANSYS, and classical methods of analysis
• Experience with Model-Based Design, Manufacture and Inspection (MB-DMI)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and deadlines
• Understanding of Agile project management principles and experience working within an agile framework
• Active US Government Security Clearance at a Secret Level or higher
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a consistent record of collaboration, innovation, and initiative (added)
• Experience with MS Office products

What We Offer:

• Benefits
• Relocation Assistance

Learn More & Apply Now!

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