GTF HPC – Principal Engineer, Design (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-08-05
Location: Middletown, CT (Onsite)
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

About the Role

Pratt & Whitney Compression Systems Engineering group seeks a goal-oriented, detail-focused mechanical design engineer to work in the GTF HPC Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT). The selected candidate will take support and leadership roles in complex and high-priority tasks, directly support senior-level engineers and program managers, and work on designs within the HPC modules (e.g., rotors, airfoils, cases, frames, kinematics).

Responsibilities

• Design support across all phases of the design cycle: preliminary through detailed design, validation, manufacturing, and operational service.
• Support the existing installed GTF fleets through enhanced commonality and optimization of components to meet current and future business and customer needs.
• Expand repairability and maintainability for customers and MRO facilities; collaborate with quality clinics and related departments to support test and verification of field issues.
• Design and implement common procedures and standard work across the organization to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Design and review layouts of components, calculate stack-ups, and perform major cost studies for new or existing details and marked prints.
• Resolve design problems of difficult-to-complex scope to ensure project completion.
• Review completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning.
• Coordinate with other engineering personnel to ensure interrelated design completion and provide technical leadership on IPTs.
• Assist in training less experienced engineers to diagnose and solve problems and build capabilities.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8+ years of Mechanical Design engineering experience OR an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with hardware, reading blueprints, and manufacturing methods.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with IBRs or rotors.
• Experience with engineering standard work and Engineering Change Processes (Class I, Class II, Must Conform, etc.).
• Proficiency in FEA and/or classical methods of analysis.
• Proficiency in Teamcenter and NX.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreements).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $107,500 – $204,500 USD. The range is a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Relocation eligibility is available for this role.