Senior Design Engineer (AWW) - Hybrid

Date Posted: 2026-10-03 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-130 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 130 Position Role Type: Hybrid 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. Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join the Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) organization. In this role, you will support mechanical design execution, cross-functional engineering activities, technical problem-solving, and delivery of engineering commitments. You will collaborate with Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT), Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT), System Integrated Product Team (SIPT), Chief Engineers, customers, operations, quality, supply chain, and suppliers to resolve technical challenges, manage design risks, and deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Work Schedule: Alternate Work Week (AWW) — Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

What You Will Do:

Execute mechanical design activities and medium-scale engineering projects, coordinating cross-functional tasks to meet scope, schedule, budget, and technical requirements.

Perform mechanical design analyses to ensure hardware meets form, fit, and function requirements; evaluate product improvements and support Class II Engineering Changes.

Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and suppliers to resolve manufacturing, assembly, engine build, teardown, and MRO-related technical issues.

Participate in design reviews, trade studies, and technical problem-solving activities while communicating program status, technical risks, and recommendations to engineering leadership.

Support continuous improvement through standard work, Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), and data-driven engineering practices, while providing technical guidance to less-experienced engineers.

Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic, International).

What You Will Learn:

Gain experience supporting ESTO engineering activities within a global aerospace organization.

Develop technical expertise in mechanical design, gas turbine hardware, solid modeling, and engineering analysis.

Gain exposure to engine builds, teardowns, Engine Centers, and MRO operations.

Build cross-functional leadership skills through collaboration with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, suppliers, and customers.

Develop skills in technical risk management, design reviews, trade studies, RCCA, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5 years of relevant design experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant design experience.

Relevant experience in mechanical design engineering within aerospace, gas turbine, manufacturing, or a related engineering environment performing mechanical design analysis and evaluating form, fit, and function requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience with gas turbine engine hardware, mechanical systems, or aerospace propulsion components.

Skilled with 3D solid modeling and mechanical engineering analysis tools.

Experience with Class II Engineering Changes, RCCA, design reviews, trade studies, engine builds/teardowns, or MRO activities.

Collaborate with IPTs, CIPTs, IPMTs, SIPTs, Chief Engineers, customers, suppliers, operations, and quality organizations.

Provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers and contribute to process improvement and standard work.

What We Offer:

Eligible for Relocation.

Department/Segment Overview:

The ESTO department 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.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 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. 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 the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.