Date Posted: 2025-07-31 Country: United States of America Location: PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret 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 Externals Engineering seeks a motivated, detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to join the design team. Working on inter-disciplinary teams, the selected candidate will perform mechanical design of gas turbine engine fuel, hydraulic, lubrication, air management, plumbing and electrical, and harness systems hardware. This position requires creative design skills in engine hardware arrangement and packaging to achieve maintainable, low-cost systems while meeting structural and functional requirements. External hardware includes a vast and challenging array of parts, including tubes, brackets, electrical harnesses, and component mounts. The Externals designer routinely interfaces with virtually every module on a PW gas turbine engine as well as the integration of different systems on the engine, including lubrication, electrical, fuel, and air systems. All design work will utilize UG NX solid modeling as well as other modeling and analysis tools. The candidate will work with other disciplines, including structures, project, and product definition. Opportunities are available in the development military program area. What You Will Do: • Develop technically sound design solutions within program schedule milestones that meet cost and weight goals. • Understand technical processes and design requirements of gas turbine Externals hardware, including plumbing and ducting systems, component mounts, sheet metal brackets, and electrical harnesses. • Learn and apply sophisticated solid modeling and analysis tools in a highly proficient manner. • Utilize standard work and CORE/ACE tools to continuously improve the Externals design process. • Communicate with team leadership and management on status and risks to program schedule and metrics (cost, weight, performance, etc.). • Ability to negotiate design criteria/space with other groups, including internal as well as external customers. • Ability to complete complex tolerance stacks for fit/function. • Travel up to 25% (Domestic). Qualifications You Must Have: • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 2 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience in engine hardware arrangement and packaging, or an Advanced degree in Engineering. • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued DOD Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer: • Proven communication and teaming skills to provide direction to achieve team goals. • Interface effectively with both internal and external customers. • Experience with 3D CAD solid modeling (NX) and PLM software (Teamcenter). • Strong hands-on ability to creatively solve technical problems and create design solutions with minimal direction. • Experience performing new Mechanical Systems gas turbine engine hardware development. • Experience with GD&T. • Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before start date. What We Offer: • Relocation: Eligible for Relocation. • Work Schedule: The standard work schedule applies, with an option to adopt a 9/80 schedule if preferred. Learn More & Apply Now: Department/Segment Overview: • Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN) organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems. 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. The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
See More Details >>Job Title: Secret Cleared Design Engineer Location: East Hartford, CT Hire Model: 12-month Contract (potential to extend) Pay Rate: $55.00 - $70.00/hr Insight Global is seeking a Design Engineer with an active Secret Clearance for a military and commercial aircraft manufacturing company in East Hartford, CT. The ideal candidate will have expertise in military engine bearing compartments and mechanical component hardware. This candidate will contribute to the Advanced Military Engines Program to help the group meet structural and functional requirements. Key Responsibilities: • Develop technically sound design solutions aligned with program schedule milestones, cost, and weight goals. • Process technical and design requirements for gas turbine engine bearing compartment hardware and mechanical components. • Design gas turbine engine hardware, including bearings, seals, castings, housings, supports, scoops, nozzles, and tanks. • Collaborate with experienced design engineers on military engine bearing compartments, utilizing UG-NX solid modeling and other design tools. • Communicate status and risks related to program schedule and performance metrics (cost, weight, etc.), engaging with internal and external stakeholders. Required Skills & Experience • 5+ years of design engineering experience • Mechanical design experience within aerospace or in the turbofan engine industry • Proficient in CAD tools (UG-NX, Solidworks, or similar) Nice to Have Skills & Experience • Experience in program/project management • Knowledge of hardware, blueprints, GD&T, and manufacturing methods. Compensation: $55.00/hr to $70.00/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Healthcare benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, financial protection benefits, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options. 401k retirement account access is offered starting on the 90th day with employer matching after one year of service. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
See More Details >>Date Posted: 2025-07-29 Country: United States of America Location: PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA 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: None/Not Required Pratt & Whitney's Mechanical Systems Design team is seeking a goal oriented, detail-focused Design Engineer who has design skills in military engine bearing compartment and mechanical component hardware to achieve maintainable, low-cost systems while meeting structural and functional requirements to support The F135 ECU Program. The F135 Engine Core Update (ECU) Program consists of F-35 propulsion/engine modernization to meet aircraft upgraded Block-4 capability requirements. What you will Do: Perform mechanical design of gas turbine engine hardware supporting the high and low rotors, including bearings, seals, castings, housings, supports, scoops, nozzles, & tanks. All design work will utilize UG-NX solid modeling and other modeling and analysis tools. Using AGILE tools, execute design activities related to military engine bearing compartments. Complete complex tolerance stacks for fit/function. Travel less than 10% What You Will Learn: Apply sophisticated solid modeling and analysis tools in a highly proficient manner. Utilize standard work and Lean tools to continuously improve the externals design process. Overall design process of parts for engines including new and existing designs. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Fluent in English (verbal/written) Minimum GPA of 3.0 Qualifications We Prefer: Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date Advanced mechanical design experience within aerospace or turbofan engine industry Experience with CAD (UG NX, Solidworks, or similar) solid modeling and finite element analysis tools (i.e., ANSYS or similar). Understanding of hardware, blueprints, dimensions & tolerances (GD&T), and manufacturing methods. Knowledge of continuous improvement principles and tools (i.e., LEAN, CORE, ACE, or Six-Sigma). 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? 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. 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. Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). 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. Requires theoretical knowledge typically obtained through University Degree. Limited to some knowledge of RTX organization. Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. The salary range for this role is 55,000 USD - 107,000 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in East Hartford, CT, often begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically span three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the latest data, there are approximately 2,800 mechanical trade professionals in Connecticut, with wages averaging $1,750 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel provide aspiring mechanical trade workers with opportunities to secure apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $88,000 annually for experienced professionals.
