Principal Propeller Hydromechanical Design Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A Position Role Type: Unspecified 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 Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required The Propeller Systems Engineering organization is seeking an experienced Hydromechanical Design Engineer to support both in-service propeller products and new product development. This role spans across concept, design, verification and validation, and field support activities across military and commercial platforms. The position involves collaboration within propellers engineering, manufacturing, and program office as well as occasional interactions with U.S. military customers, operators, maintainers, airframe manufacturers, and engine manufacturers. The ideal candidate brings strong hydromechanical components and systems design, analysis, and test expertise with hydraulic valves, actuators, flyweight governors, EHSV’s, solenoids, and other typical hydraulic system components (seals, orifices, pin plugs, hydraulic housings, etc.). This is an onsite position in Windsor Locks, CT. The Propeller System’s engineering organization in Windsor Locks is a small organization in comparison to many other product lines providing excellent opportunities for motivated engineers to work across multiple specialties supporting the full lifecycle of a product. In this role the hydromechanical design engineer will directly influence the product design, safety, reliability, and performance of propeller systems used across global military and commercial fleets. What You Will Do Perform design activities across all phases of the design cycle, concept & optimization, preliminary through detailed design, development, validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service Design mechanical components and assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability Provide technical leadership for medium to large projects. Engage with suppliers for sizing and selection of supplier design components (pumps, valves, EHSV and motors) Disposition of production non-conforming material including coordination with other disciplines as needed (materials engineering, systems engineering, etc.) Interact with internal customers, external customers, vendors and suppliers Participate in internal and external product design engineering teams and reviews Support a collaborative engineering environment by cross-training fellow engineers, participating in peer reviews, and contributing to team problem-solving Domestic and international travel may be required to support suppliers and customers (less than 10%) Must Have Qualifications Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience Familiarity with ANSI Y14.5M-1982 (drawing interpretation) Experience with hydraulic mechanical system design, analysis, and verification Experience with designing mechanical assemblies with standard parts (seals, screws, bearings, plugs and pin) Experience in the use of typical Microsoft Office programs such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Explorer Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to present to customers, operators, and all levels of leadership internally & externally Experience with CAD software Capable to lead technical teams Preferred Qualifications Mechanical Engineering degree Familiarity with FAA requirements Experience with Siemens NX (Unigraphics) Hydraulic system analyses (lapped fit leakage, orifice flow, system pressure drop analyses, design for valve/system stability) Design analyses (structural hand calculations, FEA, thermal analysis, tolerance stack-up, etc.) Aerospace experience Engineering and RRCA (relentless root cause analysis) investigations Full life cycle engineering experience What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance          Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  And more!  WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE. Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class