Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - OME Program, Hot Section P3

Date Posted:

2026-10-29



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-OK-OKLAHOMA CITY-8120SC ~ 8120 S Air Depot Blvd ~ SUSTAINMENT CTR, Dock 18



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.

What Will You Do

The Hot Section Engineering Mechanical Design team is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer, ideally with expertise in engine systems. While specific experience in turbine or nozzle design is preferred, a strong background in turbomachinery will also be considered. In this role, the engineer will collaborate with various disciplines within the Integrated Product Team (IPT), including project management, structural analysis, durability, aero-thermal engineering, and product definition. Additionally, the selected candidate will play a key role in leading interactions with other Hot Section Engineering IPTs, with a focus on the F100 and TF33 Programs.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong leadership abilities, rotor design experience, and a passion for advancing our mission. Primary responsibilities include:

• Leading the resolution of challenging and complex mechanical engineering issues, ensuring robust and balanced system solutions with excellence, under limited supervision.
• Facilitating efficient outsourcing efforts through technical reviews and oversight to maintain quality and effectiveness.
• Building and maintaining trust with internal and external customers by delivering technically sound solutions and executing tasks with precision.
• Partnering with the Customer Technical Support (MCSS) team to address customer inquiries, evaluate deteriorated hardware, update engine maintenance manual limits, and lead thorough root cause analyses for field events.
• Collaborating with Operations and Engineering Support Teams to address production and sustainment challenges, ensuring timely engine delivery.
• Driving the development and implementation of technically sound engineering changes that align with program schedules and meet key performance metrics, such as cost, weight, and component reliability.
• This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative engineering solutions in support of critical aerospace and defense initiatives.
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• Travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 5 years of engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree and 3 with an advanced degree.undefinedundefinedundefinedundefined

Qualifications We Prefer:

2+ years of experience with hardware, blueprints, dimensions & tolerances, and/or manufacturing methods including experience with GD&T. 

Aircraft engine experience including the design, development, manufacture, testing and/or maintenance of jet engine compressors or turbines. 

Proficiency in Teamcenter, Unigraphics NX, ANSYS, and classical methods of analysis.

What We Offer:

• Benefits
• Relocation Assistance

Learn More & Apply Now!

Department Overview:

Hot Section Engineering (HSE)

The Oklahoma City Campus (OCC) is responsible for engineering activities for hardware throughout the aircraft engine, including Compression Systems (Fan, Low Pressure Compressor, High Pressure Compressor), Hot Section (Combustor, High Pressure Turbine, Low Pressure Turbine and Exhaust) and Mechanical System modules across all Pratt & Whitney's military products. OCC is located near the Tinker Air Force Base and tasks will be linked to the inspected hardware from military engines. 

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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