Damage Modeling Architect Principal Engineer P4 (Onsite)

Location US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-L ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG L Date Posted 2026-07-01 Country United States of America Position Role Type Onsite Citizenship Requirements U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance None/Not Required Internal Candidates Only Only candidates internal to Pratt & Whitney Engineering will be considered for this role. Job Summary Hot Section Engineering (HSE) at Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced and self‑motivated individual to join our HSE Core Durability group as the Damage Mechanism Lead supporting improvement of the Durability Design System (DDS). DDS enables durability‑focused designs and thermal analyses for turbine airfoils, blade‑outer‑air‑seals (BOAS), and combustor components. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, deep understanding of hot‑section damage mechanisms (including creep, thermo‑mechanical fatigue, CMAS infiltration, and coating spallation), and experience in solid and fracture mechanics. A major deliverable is the development of reduced‑order models for critical damage mechanisms and their implementation into DDS to improve hot‑section lifing predictions. The role also includes formalizing processes and documentation to ensure consistency and traceability across durability tools. Close collaboration is expected with Materials and Process Engineering (MPE), as well as external research partners, to advance modeling capabilities, validate mechanisms, and integrate new material data. Familiarity with geometry creation and morphing in Siemens NX is valued for supporting tool development and model integration. Key Responsibilities Develop physics‑based models for creep, thermo‑mechanical fatigue, CMAS infiltration, and thermal barrier coating spallation. Apply solid and fracture mechanics principles to improve durability predictions and reduced‑order damage models. Create and formalize processes, workflows, and documentation for durability modeling, integration, and validation. Coordinate with MPE to define material testing needs and support data interpretation. Develop reduced‑order models to be incorporated into hot‑section lifing tools and DDS. Support geometry creation, manipulation, and morphing in NX to enable consistent model setup and tool workflows. Advocate for and coordinate university research efforts; oversee relevant data collection to support mechanism development. Benchmark emerging research, modeling techniques, and material characterization relevant to gas turbine damage mechanisms. Qualifications You Must Have Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) 8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of related engineering experience. Qualifications We Prefer Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science. Understanding of damage mechanisms associated with turbine hardware. Experience with solid mechanics and fracture mechanics. Experience with geometry operations within NX. What We Offer Eligible for Relocation Benefits EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pratt & Whitney