Principal Engineer, Design Engineering (Hybrid) - Florida

Principal Engineer, Design Engineering (Hybrid)Pratt & Whitney -West Palm Beach, Florida, United StatesPosition Type: PermanentPratt & 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.Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?The Pratt & Whitney Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) Mechanical Design team is seeking highly motivated, experienced Principal Mechanical Engineers to join our team. We're looking for people with an engineer's curiosity, an explorer's heart, and a perfectionist's grit to help us build the future of aerospace.

Experience in gas turbine engineering is preferred, but any experience with complex machinery and assemblies may be appropriate. If you have relevant mechanical design background and possess the skills and motivation to bring new ideas into practice, we would like to hear from you. Our engineers have design & integration responsibility for a vast and challenging array of parts including rotors, blades, cases, kinematic systems and stator vanes within the compression modules. The selected candidate will be required to take support roles in complex and high priority tasks, as well as directly support senior level engineers and program managers. This position requires proven technical capabilities, leadership skills, excellent communication skills, self- sufficiency, and willingness to work with and learn from team members.The job entails creating new component designs and improving existing ones using a variety of tools including Teamcenter, NX Unigraphics and ANSYS with minimal oversight. The Designer will act as part of an Integrated Product team (IPT) and coordinate with supporting disciplines such as Aerodynamics, Heat Transfer & Secondary Flow, Structures, Engineering Dynamics & Loads, Manufacturing Sites and foreign partners. The engineer may also be asked to provide shop, vendor and test support as needed and will coordinate with drafting on blueprint creation using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop technically sound design solutions within program schedule milestones that meet cost and weight goals.Application of mechanical engineering principals across a variety of rotating & static hardware as well as integration of detail components into functioning modules and systems with.Resolution of mechanical engineering problems of difficult and complex scope, seeking a balanced system solution, ensuring engineering excellence.Coordination of product definition data, design layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposals.Design lead for investigation of engine field incidents leading to root cause and corrective action.Develop serviceable limits for engine part wear.Lead or support producibility improvement investigations at various vendors.Perform engineering first piece reviews remotely and at vendor locations for new and cold start parts.Assist in creation of safety risk analysis and develop risk mitigation plans.Present and communicate results to customers and program management.Analysis and disposition of quality non-conformances (QNs) for new parts, and supplier requests for information (SRI's).Basic Qualifications:BS Degree in Engineering Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 8+ years' relevant experience ORAdvanced Degree with 5+ years relevant experienceMechanical Design turbomachinery experienceUS Person Status required due to government contractsPreferred Qualifications:M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering.8+ years of experience in jet engine designRotating hardware and airfoil experienceProficiency in Teamcenter, Unigraphics, ANSYS, and classical methods of analysisProficiency with SAP a plus.Understanding of hardware, blueprints, dimensions & tolerances, and manufacturing methods.Active US government security clearance or the ability to obtain one.Experience with fault tree investigation.Familiarity with engineering standard work, Class I and II engineering change process desired.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a consistent record of collaboration, innovation, and initiativeTravel up to 10What 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.Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.