Damage Modeling Architect Principal Engineer P4 (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-07-01



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-L ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG L



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 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.

Only candidates internal to Pratt & Whitney Engineering will be considered for this role.

What You Will Do:

Hot Section Engineering (HSE) at Pratt & Whitney is seeking an experienced and self‑motivated individual to join our HSE Core Durability group as the Damage Mechanism Lead supporting improvement of the Durability Design System (DDS). DDS enables durability‑focused designs and thermal analyses for turbine airfoils, blade‑outer‑air‑seals (BOAS), and combustor components. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, deep understanding of hot‑section damage mechanisms (including creep, thermo‑mechanical fatigue, CMAS infiltration, and coating spallation), and experience in solid and fracture mechanics. A major deliverable is the development of reduced‑order models for critical damage mechanisms and their implementation into DDS to improve hot‑section lifing predictions. The role also includes formalizing processes and documentation to ensure consistency and traceability across durability tools. Close collaboration is expected with Materials and Process Engineering (MPE), as well as external research partners, to advance modeling capabilities, validate mechanisms, and integrate new material data. Familiarity with geometry creation and morphing in Siemens NX is valued for supporting tool development and model integration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop physics‑based models for creep, thermo‑mechanical fatigue, CMAS infiltration, and thermal barrier coating spallation.
• Apply solid and fracture mechanics principles to improve durability predictions and reduced‑order damage models.
• Create and formalize processes, workflows, and documentation for durability modeling, integration, and validation.
• Coordinate with MPE to define material testing needs and support data interpretation.
• Develop reduced‑order models to be incorporated into hot‑section lifing tools and DDS.
• Support geometry creation, manipulation, and morphing in NX to enable consistent model setup and tool workflows.
• Advocate for and coordinate university research efforts; oversee relevant data collection to support mechanism development.
• Benchmark emerging research, modeling techniques, and material characterization relevant to gas turbine damage mechanisms.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of related engineering experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or Material Science.
• Understanding of damage mechanisms associated with turbine hardware.
• Experience with solid mechanics and fracture mechanics
• Experience with geometry operations within NX.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation
• Benefits

Learn More & Apply Now!

Department/Segment Overview:

Hot Section Engineering (HSE)

Hot Section Engineering is responsible for the design, development, technology maturation and in service support of all diffuser cases, combustors, turbines (vanes, blades, rotors and cases), augmenters (military), nozzles and associated fuel systems for all military, commercial and industrial engine models and radial auxiliary power units.

Technical disciplines in HSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Durability and Product Definition.

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:

• 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

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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