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Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated Senior Combustor Aerothermal Fluids Engineer with expertise within combustion aerodynamics and who possesses strong technical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills to join our team and be part of continuing Pratt & Whitney's industry leadership in current and next generation propulsion systems. The selected candidate will support the Aero Thermal Fluids (ATF) organization which is responsible for the functional aerodynamic and thermal design, analysis, and performance evaluation of Pratt & Whitney propulsion systems for commercial and military aircraft engines.

What You Will Do:

• Lead aero-thermal efforts as part of a multi-disciplinary team to design, analyze, integrate, test, and validate various aspects of combustor module design: flow path, fuel injection, and cooling architecture.
• Partner with internal and external customers to meet program requirements.
• Lead and mentor teams of ATF engineers in the execution of analytical activity including reacting Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), thermal analysis, and thermo-acoustic analysis.
• Collaborate with other disciplines including design, structures, operability, and durability, to develop balanced engineering solutions.
• Drive communication of technical summaries and recommendations to meet program/discipline objectives.
• Travel: 10%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or in a related field and 5 years of prior relevant experience in three or more of the following areas: CFD, heat transfer, 1-D flow systems, rig testing, engine testing, chemical kinetics, fluid sprays, two-phase flow; or a Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or in a related field and 3 years of prior relevant experience in three or more discipline in the following areas: CFD, heat transfer, 1-D flow systems, rig testing, engine testing, chemical kinetics, fluid sprays, two-phase flow; or a PhD graduate with directly applicable research experience.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active U.S. government-issued security clearance.
• PhD graduate with 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with a range of modern thermal-fluid analytical tools used in the gas turbine industry, including ANSYS Classic/Workbench and Fluent/CFX

What We Offer:

• Relocation Package available following company policy.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Department/Segment Overview: ATF is responsible for the aerodynamic and thermal design, analysis, and performance evaluation of all engine modules and systems, including fans, compressors, combustors, turbines, augmenters, inlets, and nozzles. ATF is focused on aerodynamic analysis, turbomachinery performance, combustion modeling, secondary flow and heat transfer, performance integration, acoustics, and aeromechanics.

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 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/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.

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