Principal Propulsion System Performance Engineer (P4) - Hybrid

Date Posted:

2025-06-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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None/Not Required

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.

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

Pratt & Whitney's Engine Design & Systems Integration (EDSI) organization is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented, and results-driven Principal Propulsion System Performance Engineer to support the development of the Geared Turbofan PW1100G-JM engine program - the most advanced propulsion system for the Airbus A320NEO/A321NEO commercial jetliner. The selected candidate must have strong technical and communication skills to drive product improvements, manage safety items to resolution, and meet our customer requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct system trade studies to optimize the engine thermodynamic cycle for performance, durability, time on wing, operability, and other system metrics.
• Support Production, Aftermarket, and fielded engine performance with a focus on the following areas: performance trending, statistical process control, limit exceedance and quality assurance dispositions, test cell correlations, effectivity of overhaul work scope via gas generator component analysis, deterioration modeling, and trend shift diagnosis via gas generator component analysis.
• Investigate engine events utilizing production, aftermarket, and field data sources.
• Plan and execute engine validation testing and certification.
• Integrate activities of the systems organization with component groups, partners, production, and aftermarket sites
• Identify and drive strategic transformation of tools and processes. 
• Develop talent and engineering proficiency by mentoring and training peers.
• Travel up to 5% ( Domestic and International).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) with 8 years of experience in a technical assignment within an Aerospace Engineering organization, or an Advanced degree in a related field with 5 years of experience in a technical assignment within an Aerospace Engineering organization.
• U.S. Person - Job requires access to ITAR or 600/500-series EAR information or hardware (directly or indirectly), and the company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Competent in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: thermodynamics and engine performance, aerodynamics, heat transfer & secondary flow, statistics, functional integration, validation testing, and software design.
• Practical experience with commercial engine certification.
• Experience in Data Analytics Tools & Methods.
• Experience in coding languages such as Python, MATLAB, NPSS or equivalent.
• Project Management experience.

What We Offer:

• Relocation: Eligible for Relocation.
• Work Location: Primary work location is East Hartford, CT (preferred); however, this position may also be based at one of the following campuses: Middletown, CT; West Palm Beach, FL; or North Berwick, ME.

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Department/Segment Overview:

• Engine Design & Systems Integration (EDSI) is a dynamic Systems Engineering organization focused on the development and certification of commercial, military, and industrial gas turbine engines. EDSI is responsible for overall engine system definition including thermodynamic cycle and architecture, system structural design, requirements management, air vehicle systems integration, and certification. The EDSI Propulsion Systems Analysis (PSA) organization has specific responsibility for engine performance, operability, system modeling, validation, certification, production & aftermarket support, and active fleet support.

What is my role type?

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:

• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

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.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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