Principal Design Engineer - Mechanical Systems (Onsite)

About the role

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Principal Design Engineer – Mechanical Systems to join its Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Identify, plan, and execute tasks with full cross-functional integration, including managing medium-scale projects.
• Execute with urgency to disposition customer fleet issues.
• Provide consultation to Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO) in resolving manufacturing & assembly issues.
• Mentor and coach engineers, influencing large tasks and resource planning.
• Contribute to and create Engineering Knowledge System (EKS) content, including updates to discipline tools and standards.
• Support engine builds and teardowns and Engine Centers and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sites.
• Travel up to 20% (Domestic and International).

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 8 years of relevant experience; or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant experience in mechanical design engineering with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
• Proven track record of mentoring and providing strategic technical guidance to engineers to elevate team performance and accelerate skill development, including oversight of calculations, layouts, and EKS.
• Experience with Design or Modeling of Bearings, Carbon Seals, complex Castings, Machinings, and Forgings.
• Experience in Lubrication Systems or Thermal Management Systems (TMS).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Capability to independently execute multiple tasks, lead projects, and support resource planning with strong decision-making ability using hardware understanding, analysis, interpretation, and system-level awareness.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.

What You Will Learn

• Integrate components within a Bearing Compartment, including complex castings, forgings, machinings, bearings, carbon seals, and secondary seals.
• Integrate design needs across multiple hardware types, program phases, and neighboring module centers.
• Drive forward-thinking decision-making, including shaping system-level design impacts and gapping.
• Advance leadership skills in guiding medium-sized cross-functional teams and influencing project direction.
• Coach others effectively—overseeing technical work, communicating expectations, and improving team capability.
• Discipline tools, EKS content, and Product Development partnership jointly drive high-quality drawing release and design execution.

What We Offer

• Relocation eligibility.
• Competitive salary range of $107,500 - $204,500.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 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.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
• U.S.-based role with appropriate pay structure and benefits for U.S. territories.