Design And Analysis Engineer Jobs in Connecticut

The Propeller Systems Engineering organization is seeking an experienced Hydromechanical Design Engineer to support both in‑service propeller products and new product development. This role spans across concept, design, verification and validation, and field support activities across military and commercial platforms. The position involves collaboration within propellers engineering, manufacturing, and program office as well as occasional interactions with U.S. military customers, operators, maintainers, airframe manufacturers, and engine manufacturers. The ideal candidate brings strong hydromechanical components and systems design, analysis, and test expertise with hydraulic valves, actuators, flyweight governors, EHSV’s, solenoids, and other typical hydraulic system components (seals, orifices, pin plugs, hydraulic housings, etc.).

• Perform design activities across all phases of the design cycle, concept & optimization, preliminary through detailed design, development, validation, certification, manufacturing, and operational service.
• Design mechanical components and assemblies with an emphasis on manufacturability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Provide technical leadership for medium to large projects.
• Engage with suppliers for sizing and selection of supplier design components (pumps, valves, EHSV and motors).
• Disposition of production non‑conforming material including coordination with other disciplines as needed (materials engineering, systems engineering, etc.).
• Interact with internal customers, external customers, vendors and suppliers.
• Participate in internal and external product design engineering teams and reviews.
• Support a collaborative engineering environment by cross‑training fellow engineers, participating in peer reviews, and contributing to team problem‑solving.
• Domestic and international travel may be required to support suppliers and customers (less than 10%).

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
• Familiarity with ANSI Y14.5M‑1982 (drawing interpretation).
• Experience with hydraulic mechanical system design, analysis, and verification.
• Experience with designing mechanical assemblies with standard parts (seals, screws, bearings, plugs and pin).
• Experience in the use of typical Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Explorer.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to present to customers, operators, and all levels of leadership internally & externally.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Capable to lead technical teams.

• Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Familiarity with FAA requirements.
• Experience with Siemens NX (Unigraphics).
• Hydraulic system analyses (lapped fit leakage, orifice flow, system pressure drop analyses, design for valve/system stability).
• Design analyses (structural hand calculations, FEA, thermal analysis, tolerance stack‑up, etc.).
• Aerospace experience.
• Engineering and RRCA (relentless root cause analysis) investigations.
• Full life cycle engineering experience.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages (pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection).
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teliac Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more.

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.