Senior Design Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-OBF1 ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG OBF1 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required 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. Pratt & Whitney’s Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) organization is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Design Engineer to join the Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) team. In this role, you will support operational engineering activities for the new Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family, mature commercial engines, and related hardware to contribute to the Commercial Static Parts Family team supporting critical design and operational execution tasks. What You Will Do: Provide engineering support for production hardware and engines by improving producibility, resolving non-conformances, and guiding supplier transitions and start-ups to ensure safety, reliability, and cost-effective performance. Deliver technical support for ESTO’s portfolio of new and mature commercial engines, contributing to the success of industry-leading propulsion systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including engine programs, Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPTs), module center engineering, design, and metallurgy—to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Mentor and coach engineers at all experience levels, supporting both team development and continued personal growth. Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic and International). What You Will Learn: Conduct timely and accurate design assessments for static frames, cases, and actuation hardware in the forward (“cold”) section of commercial engines, ensuring alignment with engineering requirements. Coordinate and execute design analyses—including print updates, producibility improvements, and non-conformance dispositions—while providing vendor support and completing Engineering First Piece Reviews (EFPRs) within defined program timelines. Mentor and coach early-career engineers by offering structured guidance, feedback, and technical insight to support their professional development. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver design solutions that meet performance, durability, and life requirements, using classical analysis and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) where appropriate. Document, communicate, and present design results, serving as the primary approver for design analysis memos and ensuring engineering standard work processes are consistently followed and enhanced. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced degree and 3 years of engineering experience. Qualifications We Prefer: Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Experience working in the aerospace industry, specifically supporting jet engine programs, to contribute effectively to technical and operational goals. Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and professionally—both verbally and in writing—to support cross-functional collaboration and maintain strong working relationships. Consistently use strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with teams and stakeholders, contributing to a productive and collaborative work environment. What We Offer: Eligible for Relocation. Learn More & Apply Now! Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO): ESTO provides dedicated support by eliminating quality notifications, escapes, works stops and enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts, assemblies, modules, and engines. ESTO covers all engine programs and part families, enabling engine deliveries, first piece reviews, first article inspections, analysis automation, process certification. ESTO also supports the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative in Operations. Technical disciplines in ESTO include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, and Manufacturing Engineering. Compression Systems Engineering (CSE): 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 repairs substantiations for engines. We create and improve ASE business and repair development tools. We design, develop, and qualify military repair tooling. Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site s