Airfoil Tool Developer Principal Engineer P4 (onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-08-12



Country:

United States of America



Location:

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



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.

The HSE Methods organization, located in East Hartford, CT, is looking for an Airfoil Tool Developer to join our Methods team. This role will be responsible for working as a practitioner on the development, deployment, and support of next generation turbine airfoils tools in HSE and enable Pratt & Whitney to continually push the state of the art.

What You Will Do:

• Identify technical needs within engineering organization and translate those needs into clear software requirements which will drive the design, development, and testing of high-quality applications for the engineering organization.
• Working as part of a methods or IPT team to develop and support Airfoil Design System tool and process development.
• Interface and collaborate with product stakeholders/customers to align on requirements, manage applications, and communicate progress.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and user guides for applications.
• Drive improvements in Methods processes and best practices using the principles of CORE

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:

• MS in Engineering or Software related field.
• Experience with Python, Java, JavaScript, or other major software languages
• Design/analysis experience with turbine airfoils, cooling holes, and/or internal cooling circuits.
• Experience using NX, Simcenter, and Teamcenter toolsets.
• Experience with Java and NXOpen.
• Experience with Build Tools Gradle, Maven, or Ant.
• Experience with StarCCM+
• NX Tool development, ownership, and version upgrade experience.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Experience with GitHub, Jira, and other code and product management software
• Ability to think outside-the-box and develop creative solutions to technical challenges.

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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