Senior Design Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-18



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-130 ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 130



Position Role Type:

Onsite



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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt & Whitney's Cold Section Engineering Support to Operations (CSE ESTO) organization is looking for a self-motivated and detail-focused Senior Design Engineer. In this role, you will be supporting the analysis and production of rotating hardware for commercial engines.

What You Will Do:

• Execute and oversee day-to-day activities for production support, quality issues, supplier transitions, and Class 2 Engineering Changes for rotating hardware.
• Identify areas of waste within the production support process. Continue to challenge current processes and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
• Provide technical support and analysis for production investigations.
• Capture ESTO lessons learned.  Drive continuous improvement into the product development cycle.
• Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn:

• Communication and leadership skills through: Driving QN workflow with outsourced teams, managing outsourced technical quality, and growing outsourced technical proficiency.
• Gain exposure to a variety of commercial cold-section rotating and static hardware.
• Manage priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Interface with multiple disciplines and teams.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and 5 years of Engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 3 years of Engineering experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced Engineering degree.
• Experience working in the Aerospace Industry in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous Design or Manufacturing experience.
• Working proficiency with MS Office, Teamcenter, SAP, Siemens NX.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Department/Segment Overview:

Engineering Support to Operations (ESTO): ESTO provides dedicated support by eliminating quality notifications, escapes, works stops and enabling producibility and delivery of legacy and new parts, assemblies, modules, and engines. ESTO covers all engine programs and part families, enabling engine deliveries, first piece reviews, first article inspections, analysis automation, process certification. ESTO also supports the Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) initiative in Operations. Technical disciplines in ESTO include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, and Manufacturing Engineering.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

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

Candidates will learn more about the 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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