Drafting/Prod Def (PD Checker) Sr. Engineer P3 (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-24

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-C ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG C

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

What Will You Do

Responsibilities Include, but not limited to:

• Perform design analysis (checking) of engineering product definition per part family PD ESW standards and design intent.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Design Engineer(s) to develop Hot section Jet Engine parts. (Ex/ Combustor/Diffuser, Turbine parts including Airfoils, Turbine Exhaust and Nozzles)
• Verify complete accuracy of parametric 3D Siemens NX models and definition. Definition could be 2D associative drawing definition or Model Based Definition (MBD) as required.
• Ensure accurate part interrelationships through tolerance and geometric studies.
• Participate on IPT’s as Product Definition delegate.
• Prepare/Maintain various product related Teamcenter/NX Manager data in support of PW Class I and II Engineering activities.
• Act as mentor/coach and provide training to lower-level Product Definition practitioners.
• Estimate and coordinate task resource allocations including Outsource resources.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of drafting experience, Associate’s degree in Drafting, Design, or a related technical field with a minimum of 7 years of drafting experience or a Technical/Vocational Certificate from an accredited 18-month (or equivalent) drafting program with a minimum of 8 years of drafting experience.
• Proficient skills with ASMEY 14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong skills in NX and Teamcenter tools and processes
• Strong communication and teaming skills
• Experience in Turbine Airfoils is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Benefits
• Relocation Assistance

Learn More & Apply Now!

Hot Section Engineering (HSE)

Hot Section Engineering is responsible for the design, development, technology maturation and in service support of all diffuser cases, combustors, turbines (vanes, blades, rotors and cases), augmenters (military), nozzles and associated fuel systems for all military, commercial and industrial engine models and radial auxiliary power units.

Technical disciplines in HSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Durability 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX cons