Pratt & Whitney · 11 hours ago
Combustor Modeling Engineer (Onsite)
East Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$87K/yr - $165K/yr
5+ years expPratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight by designing and servicing advanced propulsion systems. They are seeking a skilled engineer to contribute to the development and analysis of combustor technologies, focusing on gas turbine combustors across their products.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Independently develop and execute models using in-house and state of the art software to analyze combustor performance, including temperature distributions, emissions, and overall efficiency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify design improvements and optimize performance
Validate modeling results through experimental data and connections to fleet data and field hardware observations
Provide technical leadership and guidance on combustor design efforts by offering detailed analysis and actionable recommendations
Drive enhancements to existing modeling techniques and tools to improve accuracy and productivity
Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations to internal stakeholders and external customers
Lead smaller-scale, focused initiatives or projects related to combustor design and analysis
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in combustor modeling, CFD, or gas turbine combustion analysis or an Advanced degree and minimum 3 years of experience
Proficiency with modeling tools such as ANSYS Fluent, CFX, or similar CFD software
Strong understanding of combustion processes, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex assignments while contributing to team goals
Excellent problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities
Preferred
Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on combustion or fluid dynamics
Experience with emissions modeling and low-emission combustor design
Familiarity with gas turbine design cycles and system-level integration
Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++ for tool development and data analysis
Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading smaller technical initiatives
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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