HSE Durability Engineer I (Hybrid)

Location: US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

 Position Role Type: Hybrid 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 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.

Pratt & Whitney’s Puerto Rico Hot Section Engineering (HSE) is seeking a goal oriented, detail-focus Aero Thermal Fluid Durability Engineer to work on existing and next generation of commercial and military gas turbine engines. The Engineer would provide analytical support for the preliminary design phase through detailed design, development testing, production and field support of hot section engineering hardware. Possible opportunities include Military and Commercial Airfoils, Rotor, Exhaust Nozzle and Static Hardware. Determination on assigned hardware and program will be based on candidate’s experience and development strategy. Aero Thermal Fluid Durability Engineer will apply scientific principles to analyze, innovate, design, develop and implement technologies, components, sub-systems, machines, tools and systems to ensure compliance to specifications, requirements and customer guarantees across applicable operating conditions. Ensures novel ideas and implementations are captured and protected using applicable IP processes and tools. Provide analytical support through all design phase, redesigns, and test of power plants, aircraft systems, and/or parts. Has theoretical to Basic knowledge in Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Aero Thermal analysis and Fluid Dynamics. Participate as an active member in cross-discipline integrated product teams to provide design solutions that balance performance, cost, schedule, and quality requirements. Develop and incorporate new ways to advance technology and improve processes as an individual and as a team contributor. Embrace a continuous improvement philosophy. Ability to write clear documentation, as well as to create and provide impactful, persuasive technical presentations to IPT, CIPT and customers. Develop and sustain a healthy work relationship based on mutual trust with pears, internal and external customers where significant interaction is expected. Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision meeting project deliverables in time, with quality and on budget. Attend and have participation in group meetings, teleconferences and/or training required. Actively participate in initiatives for continuous improvement using CORE tools and support AS9100 efforts. Based on business needs, the incumbent may be required to support other duties/functions within the company. Support Aero Thermal Fluid Durability community initiatives Travel up to 10% English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.

You Must Have Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering GPA of 3.0 or higher Experience with Microsoft Office applications Qualifications We Prefer Previous experience or knowledge on gas turbines, heat transfer and/or computational fluid dynamics (CFD) Experience with software and