Mechanical Systems Design Rotational Engineer I

About the Role

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Mechanical Systems Design Rotational Engineer I to support the Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering organization. This role is part of the Engineering Development Program (EDP), consisting of three rotations (12 months - 9 months - 9 months) within distinct disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Begin with a 12-month rotation in Mechanical Systems Design.
• Complete design subtasks and design individual parts with minimal guidance.
• Own results and drive work to review and approval by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and Discipline Chiefs.
• Create solid models and print redlines, coordinating with Product Definition (PD) on release.
• Perform complex calculations, such as tolerance stacks, part gapping, and part sizing according to standard work and best practices.
• Coordinate cross-discipline handoffs, understanding design impacts on structural, thermal, and secondary-flow analysis teams.
• Present technical work to CIPT and discipline chiefs, communicating risks and background on design decisions.
• Execute with urgency to provide recommended disposition to SMEs for customer fleet issues.
• Support engine builds and teardowns at Engine Centers and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sites.
• Travel up to 20% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn

• Strengthen technical depth in key Design Discipline areas, including influencing small assembly design and understanding manufacturing/drawing relationships, and gapping.
• Engage cross-disciplinary teams to understand system-level impacts and integrate structural, thermal, and secondary-flow inputs.
• Integrate components within a Bearing Compartment, including complex castings, forgings, machining, bearings, carbon seals, and secondary seals.
• Integrate design needs across multiple hardware types and neighboring module centers.
• Communicate effectively with Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT), discipline chiefs, and MSEN Leadership, including presenting risks and mitigations.
• Independently plan and execute the technical path for medium-scale sub-tasks.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, a related Science, or Engineering major obtained by start date.
• Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with problem-solving and working collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience making design decisions and influencing hardware using system knowledge and analysis outputs.
• Experience conveying technical concepts.
• Experience independently executing multiple tasks and leading sub-tasks.
• Experience with Design or Modeling of Bearings, Carbon Seals, complex Castings, Machining's, and Forgings.

Additional Information

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Position Role Type: Onsite.
• Salary Range: $57,200 - $108,800 USD.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits (e.g., medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off).
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual incentive compensation programs.