Date Posted:
2023-11-27
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:
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer for their Lubrication and Thermal Management Systems (TMS) group within the Mechanical Systems Externals and Nacelles (MSEN) Module Center to serve as the Advanced Engine Programs (AEP) focal, supporting the oil and thermal management systems. The focal will work with CIPT customers, as well as other disciplines both inside and outside of the MSEN module center, to provide support and solutions for multiple P&W products. The team works with a few different analytical tools to execute their daily work, including but not limited to Easy5, Dymola, Simulink, MATLAB, and Python.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supporting trade studies for AEP projects and proposals
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Developing and executing system models for steady-state and transient fluid flow and heat transfer analyses using Dymola, MATLAB Simulink and Easy 5
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Interfacing with other analysis groups (e.g., CFD/Heat Transfer, Engine Performance, Ventilation, Controls) and component/system owners
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Specifying engine validation test plans, reviewing engine and test rig data, and summarizing results in test reports
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Defining performance requirements for system components.
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Summarizing system status to requirements for presentation at design reviews.
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10% Travel Requirement
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
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10+ years of experience in Systems Lubrication and/or Thermal Science Engineering; OR an Advanced degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
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U.S. Person or eligible to obtain necessary export authorizations required.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Advanced degrees in Mechanical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering preferred.
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Aerospace or Turbofan Engine industry experience in an ATF related discipline highly preferred.
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Experience working with one or more gas turbine engine subsystems and their architecture, performance, and analysis.
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Experience in aircraft engine lubrication system design or analysis.
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Understanding of heat exchangers, pumps, and internal flow modeling
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Experience in system-level analysis tools (e.g., Dymola, MATLAB, Simulink, Easy5), including experience developing robust component models.
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Ability to integrate design and analysis inputs from other organizations
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Able to effectively communicate, lead, influence and coordinate across teams in strategic projects and initiatives.
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Prior team leadership experience, and willingness to mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
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:
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. 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.
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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