Senior Engineer, Compression Systems Aerodynamics (P3) - Onsite

Date Posted:

2024-11-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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 in shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire, and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect, and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Engineer, Compression Systems Aerodynamics for the Compression Systems Engineering team.

What You Will Do:

• Create and assess aero designs for advanced gas turbine fans and compressors from the concept initiation phase to the preliminary engine design phase, through detailed design, development, certification, manufacturing, and post-certification.
• Perform airfoil and flow path design, data analyses, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and optimization analyses.  Emphasis is on analytical work and testing directed at the performance of compression system modules.
• Communicate technical progress and status to various program groups, senior management, and customers.  
• Work with the Aero-Thermal Fluids (ATF) leadership team to define and execute technology plans, establish standard work methodologies, and design system enhancements. 
• Demonstrate leadership for the aerodynamics team and support the Module Center and Program Systems.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 5 years prior relevant mechanical or aerospace engineering experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and 3 years relevant mechanical or aerospace engineering experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• PhD with relevant research experience.
• Manage moderately sized projects or processes.
• Active U.S. government-issued security clearance

What We Offer:

• Relocation package available following company policy.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Department/Segment Overview: Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) 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.

Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering executes both military and commercial repair design and repair substantiations for engines. We create and improve ASE business and repair development tools. We design, develop, and qualify military repair tooling.

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.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is