Date Posted:
2023-09-06
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
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 into 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 a 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?
Job Summary:
The F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) Program consists of F-35 propulsion/engine modernization to meet aircraft upgraded Block-4 capability requirements.
Within the F135 ECU Program, the Engine Design & Systems Integration (EDSI) is a dynamic engineering organization focused on the development and certification of military, commercial and industrial gas turbine engines.
The Engine Design & Systems Integration (EDSI) organization is responsible for the integration of components, modules and sub-systems into world class commercial and military propulsion systems. This includes engine performance, operability, system level modeling and simulation, validation and verification of performance and operability requirements, and functional engine and air vehicle systems integration. EDSI also defines engine architecture, system and structural design as well as manages all requirements across the program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Modeling of engine components for engine performance and operability analysis, including performance system matching, engine component assessments, performance and operability predictions, technical system audits, and control schedule definition integration.
- Creating and utilizing NPSS aero-thermal modeling code as a representation of the engine and other systems. Responsible for troubleshooting model convergence and for general model health.
- Active participation in TE Discipline improvement activities and knowledge management.
- Frequent interaction and integration work with other EDSI's Systems Analysis Groups, Module Centers, Controls, Instrumentation, IT and Hardware and Product Validation Groups to ensure that the propulsion system satisfies requirements.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering and minimum 2+ years of engineering experience or a Master's degree.
- US Citizenship required due to government contracts
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S Government Secret Level Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Competent and/or interested with one or more of the following engineering disciplines or skills: Thermodynamics and engine performance/operability, gas dynamics, aircraft performance, statistics, functional integration, aerospace systems testing, and software design.
- Practical experience with systems analysis tools (e.g. NPSS and C++ related programming language) is desired.
- Agile experience.
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.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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