Aero-Thermal Fluids - Augmentor Engineer (PhD) P3 (Onsite)

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Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Aero-Thermal Fluids - Augmentor Engineer to support the Aero Thermal Fluids (ATF) organization which is responsible for the functional aerodynamic design, analysis and performance of components and modules across all commercial and military product lines. Also, the select candidate will be supporting the Exhaust Systems Aero group, a part of the ATF organization, which focuses on the aerodynamic design and analysis of high-performance military exhaust systems, including bypass duct and nozzle aerodynamics, augmentor combustion, and exhaust system cooling design.

The Aero-Thermal Fluids - Augmentor Engineer will be part of Pratt & Whitney's industry leadership in current and next generation military propulsion systems.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead aero-thermal fluids efforts as part of a multi-disciplinary team to design, analyze, integrate, test, validate and deliver state of the art propulsion systems and technologies.
• Expertise in any of the following focus areas: pressure gain combustion, combustion dynamics, heat transfer, reacting CFD simulation.
• Work with internal and external customers to achieve program goals on time and within budget
• Typical tasks include conceptual design studies, product design & analysis, rig & engine testing, and technology development.  Additional responsibilities may include proposal development, technology planning, and airframe integration

Basic Qualifications:

• 2023 or 2024 PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace or a related STEM field with related research experience to include any of the following focus areas: pressure gain combustion, combustion dynamics, heat transfer, reacting CFD simulation.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a https://U.S. government issued security clearance is required at a Secret or Higher level. https://U.S. citizenship is required, as only https://U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Travel up to 10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active https://U.S government issued security clearance at a Secret or Higher level. or be able to obtain/maintain a US Government Security Clearance at a Secret or Higher level.
• Prior experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Strong technical, problem solving, communication and leadership skills.

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• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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.

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