Senior Design Engineer, Compression Systems (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-10-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW147: PW OKC Campus 8120 S. Air Depot Blvd , Oklahoma City, OK, 73135 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?

The Compression Systems Engineering Team has an opening for a Senior Design Engineer with a specialty in aerospace work. This position will be part of the Tinker AFB Engine Life Management Team supporting the Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPT’s) responsible for Military Fan and High Compressor hardware. As a Design Engineer you be an integral part of this Team supporting the engine overhaul process.  This position is a key role within the CIPT as it provides a direct engineering link with our domestic and foreign military customers.

What You Will Do

• Work with the onsite MRO representative of the CIPT supporting engine/hardware investigations and dispositions.
• Perform design and structures evaluations using PW Engineering Standard Work (ESW)
• Monitor and trend hardware health for limit updates, Component Improvement Program (CIP) and repair tasks activities.
• Provide assistance to Customer Support Engineering (CSE) and base personnel with field support, quality issues and logistics planning.

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years’ experience in Engineering OR
• Advanced degree with 3+ years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract..

Qualifications We Prefer

• Master's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated leadership skills; direct supervisory experience is a plus
• Excellent communication & collaboration skills and the ability to function across a wide range of disciplines and management levels.
• 5+ years Design experience
• A working knowledge of SAP, P&W Quality Systems, configuration management process.

What We Offer

• Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)

Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.

Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

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 conside