Date Posted:
2023-10-18
Country:
United States of America
Location:
PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
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?
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer to support the AeroThermal Fluid team. This team is responsible for all aerodynamic aspects for Commercial Fan and Low Compressor Modules. The Senior Aerodynamics Engineer is responsible for design, validation, production and field support for all commercial modules. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and assess aero designs for advanced gas turbine fans and compressors from the concept initiation phase, preliminary engine design phase, through detailed design, development, certification, manufacturing and post-certification.
- Perform airfoil and flowpath design, data analyses, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and optimization analyses. Emphasis is on analytical work and testing directed at the performance of compression system modules.
- Communicate technical progress and status to various program groups, senior management, and customers.
- Work with the Aero-Thermal Fluids (ATF) leadership team to define and execute technology plans, establish standard work methodologies and design system enhancements.
- Demonstrate leadership for the aerodynamics team providing Module Center and Program Systems support will be a critical skill for success.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering or in a related field and 5+ years of prior aerospace experience in the following areas: production support, validation, testing, re-design, and CFD OR Master’s Degree Science in Engineering or related field and 3+ years of prior aerospace experience in the following areas: production support, validation, testing, re-design, and CFD.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
- Travel up to 10%.
- Work location: Middletown, CT (Preferred location), or East Hartford, CT.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in Engineering with relevant aerospace research experience in the following areas: production support, validation, testing, re-design, and CFD.
- Active U.S. government issues security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance.
- Advanced to expert knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
- Able to manage moderately sized projects or processes.
Role Type: 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 On-site roles will work regularly onsite. 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.
This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.
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