Sr. Aero Thermal Fluids Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. 

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Job Description:

The Aero Thermal Fluids (ATF) discipline is responsible for the functional aero, fluids and thermal design, analysis and performance evaluation of Pratt & Whitney propulsion systems for commercial and military aircraft engines. We are seeking engineers with expertise within an ATF discipline who are highly motivated and possess strong technical, problem solving, communication and leadership skills to join our team and be part of continuing Pratt & Whitney's industry leadership in current and next generation propulsion systems.

Responsibilities include:

Aero, fluid, thermal design and analysis as part of a multi-disciplinary teams responsible for the design, test, validation and delivery of state-of-the-art propulsion systems and technologies. 

Work with internal and external customers to achieve program goals on time and within budget.

Technical aspects of the work may include fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, turbomachinery performance, combustion, secondary flow, heat transfer, durability, oil and lube systems, performance integration, acoustics, aeromechanics and combustion dynamics. Typical tasks include conceptual design studies, product development, rig testing, engine testing, and technology development.  Additional responsibilities may include proposal development, technology planning, and airframe integration.  

Role Type:  This position is working Onsite at one of Pratt & Whitney’s facilities: East Hartford, CT, Middletown, CT, North Berwick, ME, or West Palm Beach, FL.

Travel up to 10%.

Basic Qualifications:

BS in Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or related fields.

5+ years experience applying aero thermal fluids engineering skills or 3+ years of experience with an advance degree

US Citizenship required due to government contracts. 

Must be able to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

An active US Government Security Clearance at a Secret Level or Higher.

Experience in the gas turbine industry in an ATF related discipline.

Demonstrated strong problem-solving and teamwork skills, excellent communication skills, and leadership experience.

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

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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