Pratt & Whitney · 9 hours ago
Principal Engineer Propulsion Systems Analysis (P4) – Small Engines
Pratt & Whitney is transforming the future of flight by designing and servicing innovative engines. They are seeking a Propulsion Systems Analysis Engineer to support expendable Turbojet programs, focusing on systems analysis throughout the engineering lifecycle.
Aviation & Aerospace
Responsibilities
Candidates will utilize NPSS for thermodynamic modeling of engine performance for conceptual designs, and component updates. Model output will be created and analyzed to provide design/performance table output and component enhancement recommendations
Support engine validation of various small Turbojet and APU, including test planning, run program creation, and test stand support
Work with EDSI-Mil Systems Design, Aero, Structures, and Project teams towards generating engine cycle solutions that support the system architecture
Provide PSA support in developing conceptual, preliminary, and/or detailed component or systems design for small Turbojets (TJ’s)
Provide engine test planning, support, and analysis. Provide systems analysis support as needed to Small Engine Programs
Interaction with internal and external customers is expected; good communication skills and assertiveness are key qualities to possess
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience
U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracts
Travel less than 10%
Preferred
Familiarity with the following propulsion systems Analysis tools:
Numerical Propulsion System Simulation (NPSS) – modeling and analysis of engine performance
Unigraph – data plotting and analysis
ITE – test data repository
Experience with Matlab, or similar analysis tool, is a plus
Working knowledge of jet engine systems/modules
Familiarity with development engine instrumentation
Experience in managing internal and external customers
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.
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