Sr Engineer, Mechanical Design

Date Posted:

2026-11-09

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

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

 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’s 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.

Role Overview

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a goal-oriented, detail-focused ESTO Design Leader to join the Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) team. You will serve as the primary engineering production support point of contact for Mechanical Systems hardware on commercial and military products. You will partner with engineering leadership, program teams, manufacturing sites, suppliers, and cross-functional organizations to drive data-based decisions and ensure technical and production commitments are met.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Production Support & Corrective Action

• •Plan and manage corrective action activities that reduce quality notifications (QNs) and cost
• •Partner with operations, quality, procurement, and engineering SMEs to drive root cause investigations and implement product and process improvements
• •Proactively address repeat QNs to eliminate repeat analysis
• •Support rapid closure of SDO/FPN investigations
• •Coordinate evaluation and response to supplier requests for information (eSRI)
• •Support engineering efforts to meet shop and supplier MRP requirements

Continuous Improvement

• •Develop Class II engineering change packages to improve quality, cost, and producibility, incorporating Pro-Cert methodology and data-driven decision-making
• •Lead Cost of Poor Quality initiatives and producibility improvement tasks
• •Identify waste in the production support process and challenge current procedures
• •Capture ESTO producibility lessons learned and feed them into the product development cycle
• •Establish best practices for defect assessment and “right-size analysis” through risk-based decision-making

Leadership & Technical Growth

• •Serve as main point of contact for all QN activity within CIPTs
• •Manage outsource technical quality, build outsource technical proficiency, and drive QN workflow with outsource teams
• •Support 502 and 701 task closure, with the goal of becoming CIPT Delegate Approver for applicable part families
• •Become the SME for applicable part families and engine hardware
• •Prepare and present status and technical content to CIPT, MSEN/ESTO management, and program management

Travel: 5–10% (domestic and international)

Qualifications You Must Have

• •BS Degree in a STEM
• •5 years of Engineering experience or mechanical design engineering experience, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) experience, and demonstrated ability to deliver successful engineering projects and design solutions. , or 3 years with an advance degree

Qualifications We Prefer

• •Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs, or systems, with the ability to make enhancements and apply them in daily work
• •Practical knowledge of project management preferred
• •Mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance on calculations, layouts, and EKS deliverables.
• •Developing mechanical systems hardware for gas turbine engines.
• •Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams supporting hardware assembly and validation.
• •Ability to independently resolve complex technical challenges and develop effective design solutions.

About the Team

ESTO eliminates quality notifications, escapes, and work stops while enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts, assemblies, modules, and engines. The team covers all engine programs and part families, supporting engine deliveries, first piece reviews, first article inspections, analysis automation, process certification, and the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative. Disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, and Manufacturing Engineering.

MSEN is responsible for the design, development, technology maturation, and in-service support of bearing compartments, gearboxes, FDGS, carbon seals, tubes, brackets, cast manifolds, and small machined parts for oil, air, and fuel systems across all military, commercial, and industrial engine models and radial auxiliary power units. Disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Durability, and Product Definition.

Role Type:

This position is classified as: Onsite

Onsite: Work primarily onsite, including all production and maintenance employees.

Candidates will learn more about role type and site status during the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting is the employee’s 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 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and t