Model Based Design Engineer Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-05-12
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-J ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG J
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight-designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.
Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight-beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
What You Will Do:
Pratt & Whitney, a worldwide leader in jet engines, is looking for a dedicated individual to ensure technology at our manufacturing sites are prepared for Pratt & Whitney's transition to Model Based Manufacturing and Inspection. This role reports to the Manager, Model Based Deployment, and is a part of the Manufacturing Engineering function within Pratt & Whitney's Operational Excellence organization. Model Based - Definition, Manufacturing, and Inspection (MD-DMI) is one of Pratt & Whitney's Model Based Enterprise (MBE) pillar projects focused on the advancement of digital tools to create a collaborative model-based process design ecosystem to enable improvements in process development speed and effectiveness.
In this role, you will have the responsibility to support the deployment sites by interfacing with their local SMEs to understand their equipment, process and methodologies and help them implement Model Based Manufacturing and Inspection solutions. You will also work with the Model Based Manufacturing and Inspection Capabilities team to help develop future capabilities and ensure they meet the needs of the end user. Model Based-Design Manufacturing & Inspection (MB-DMI) is a company-wide initiative to augment 3D models with formats that enable automated consumption in manufacturing business processes such as: NC programming, Tool Design, Work Instruction authoring, Inspection Programming, First Article Inspection, Process Capability Analysis monitoring & reporting, Physics based modeling, Material Review Board (MRB) for discrepant material. This effort is focused on turning this vision into reality and deploying the capability.
Responsibilities will include:

• Interface with the P&W Site in conjunction with the broader deployment team. Identify impacted equipment and ensure that equipment is ready for the manufacturing centers transition to Model Based Enterprise.
• Work with the site SMEs to assist them in developing robust Model Based Manufacturing and Inspection processes, techniques and applications.
• Work with Model Based Manufacturing and Inspection capability owners to ensure solutions are prioritized and worked meeting the deployment schedule.
• Support Model Based Definition with actionable customer feedback to help improve the quality of the PW technical data package.
• Leverage CORE continuous improvement tools to define and improve business process within Core OpX & Module Center deployment businesses.
• Create site deployment standard work resulting into a playbook for operations to execute MB-DMI readiness
• Contribute to deployment level passports for business alignment on requirements and operational readiness

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years
• prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience Engineering/Other Technical Positions
• Preferred BS Engineering (technical degree and relevant experience considered)
• Experience with programming, automation, NC programming, CAI programming and similar
• 10+ years Design and/or Manufacturing experience using CAD, CAM, CAI or other engineering software.
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software packages (Teamcenter).
• Experience with creating CAD models, Bills of Material and managing the Lifecycle of those items.
• Experience with NC programming.
• Technical proficiency in Complex Manufacturing activities.
• Experience with executing against routings or bills of process and managing deviations against those routings.
• Excellent knowledge of productivity software including O365, JIRA, Smartsheets, etc.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contracts

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with Teamcenter, NX, CAM, CMM programming.
• Exposure to MES systems such as Solumina and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Advanced knowledge of ASME Y 14.5-1994 and ASME Y 14.5-2018.
• Knowledge of Model Based activities within a manufacturing environment.

Learn More & Apply Now:
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.
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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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