F135 ECU Propulsion Systems Analysis Sr. Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-05-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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?

Job Summary:

The F135 Engine Core Update (ECU) Program consists of F-35 propulsion/engine modernization to meet aircraft upgraded Block-4 capability requirements.

Within the F135 ECU Program, the Engine Design & Systems Integration (ED&SI) is a dynamic engineering organization focused on the development and certification of military, commercial and industrial gas turbine engines.   The Engine Design & Systems Integration (EDSI) organization is responsible for the integration of components, modules and sub-systems into world class commercial and military propulsion systems. This includes engine performance, operability, system level modeling and simulation, validation and verification of performance and operability requirements, and functional engine and air vehicle systems integration.  ED&SI also defines engine architecture, system and structural design as well as manages all requirements across the program. 

This position offers the candidate an excellent opportunity to build technical leadership in the aero-thermal analysis of air breathing propulsion systems.  In addition, it offers an opportunity to work with the P&W’s engineering development team experts while also leading less experienced employees. 

• Technical ownership of the modeling of engine components for engine performance and operability analysis, including performance system matching, engine component assessments, performance and operability predictions, technical system audits, and control schedule definition integration.
• Creating, maintaining, and utilizing NPSS aero-thermal modeling code as a representation of the engine and other systems.  Responsible for troubleshooting model convergence and for general model health.
• Active participation in SA Discipline improvement activities and knowledge management. 
• Frequent interaction and integration work with other EDSI's Systems Analysis Groups, Module Centers, Controls, Instrumentation, IT and Hardware and Product Validation Groups to ensure that the propulsion system satisfies requirements. 
• Technical presentations to SIPT, EDSIT and internal and external customers.
• Technical requirements development, definition and management.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field and Minimum 5+ years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3+ years of experience
• Competent with one or more of the following engineering disciplines or skills: Thermodynamics and engine performance/operability, gas dynamics, aircraft performance, statistics, functional integration, aerospace systems testing, and software design. 
• Practical experience with systems analysis tools (e.g. Python, NPSS and C++ related programming language) is desired. 
• 1 year+ Agile experience.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

What We Offer:

• Relocation

• Benefits

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