Senior Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems & Externals (Hybrid)

Job Summary

We’re seeking a goal oriented, detail-focused Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering Module Center design team.

This position requires creative design skills in engine hardware arrangement and packaging to achieve maintainable, low-cost systems while meeting structural and functional requirements.

Working on inter-disciplinary teams, the selected candidate will perform mechanical design of gas turbine engine fuel, hydraulic, bearings & seals, lubrication, air management plumbing and electrical and harness systems hardware.

The person in this position will be expected to work onsite often to support Advanced Military programs.

In this position you will be in a fast-paced environment, working with experienced design engineers on conceptual, preliminary and detail design activities related to engine architectures.

You’ll learn about what is required in the overall design process of parts for engines including new and existing designs.

Working on inter-disciplinary teams, the selected candidate will perform mechanical design of gas turbine engine hardware supporting the high and low rotors, including bearings, seals, castings, housings, supports, scoops, nozzles, & tanks;

as well as hardware associated with fuel, hydraulic, lubrication, air plumbing and electrical and harness systems hardware.

All design work will utilize Teamcenter-NX solid modeling as well as other modeling and analysis tools. Our team collaborates with virtually every module on a PW gas turbine engine as well as integration of different systems on the engine including lubrication, electrical, fuel and air systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop technically sound design solutions within program schedule milestones that meet cost and weight goals.

Understand technical processes and design requirements of gas turbine externals hardware including plumbing and ducting systems, component mounts, sheet metal brackets and electrical harnesses.

Learn and apply sophisticated solid modeling and analysis tools in a highly proficient manner.

Utilize standard work and CORE / ACE tools to continuously improve the externals design process.

Communicate with team leadership and management on status and risks to program schedule and metrics (cost, weight, performance, etc.).

Ability to negotiate design criteria / space with other groups including internal as well as external customers.

Ability to complete complex tolerance stacks for fit / function.

Travel : 10%

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

5+ years of Engineering experience; OR an Advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract.

Preferred Qualifications :

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree preferred.

Existing US Government Security clearance a plus.

Advanced mechanical design experience within aerospace or turbofan engine industry

Experience with CAD (NX, Solidworks, or similar) solid modeling and finite element analysis tools (i.e., ANSYS or similar).

Understanding of hardware, blueprints, dimensions & tolerances (GD&T), and manufacturing methods.

Ability to interface effectively with both internal and external customers.

Programs and / or project management experience preferred; PMP certification a plus.

Proficiency in use of program / project management tools (i.e., SAP, EVMS, Teamcenter).

Knowledge of continuous improvement principles and tools (i.e., LEAN, CORE, ACE, or Six-Sigma).

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 :

Hybrid : Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

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 a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education / training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.