Oil Rig Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-06-02
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC
Position Role Type:
Onsite
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
At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Senior Design Transmissions Engineer for our Mechanical Systems, Externals, and Nacelles (MSEN) Transmissions Team. In this role, you will perform transmissions design and analysis on commercial and military engine programs, present results during reviews, and participate in multidisciplinary integrated product teams. Hardware supported includes the fan drive gear system, accessory gearboxes, compartment bevel gears, lube pumps, and supplier-designed components.
What You Will Do:

• Perform design and analysis in support of all phases of the product life cycle, including preliminary design, detailed design, development testing and validation, certification, delivery support, and post-engine production & service support.
• Monitor gearbox health during rig validation testing, perform test data reduction and analysis, and confirm test objectives are met.
• Support field investigations.
• Participate in EKS improvement/creation.
• Use gear design and analysis tools to define gear geometry and confirm full life capability.
• Participate as the transmissions team representative on multi-discipline teams to provide design solutions that balance customer requirements for durability, performance, cost and weight.
• Work to advance technology and improve engineering standard work processes/methods.
• Document design and analysis results and present conclusions to PW management and external customers.
• Travel Requirement: 10% (Domestic, International).

What You Will Learn:

• End-to-end engineering exposure-from initial preliminary gear design and data reduction during rig validation testing, all the way through to certification, manufacturing, and real-world field investigations.
• Directly shape and analyze critical aerospace components across both commercial and military programs, including fan drive gear systems, accessory gearboxes, compartment bevel gears, and lube pumps.
• Serve as the technical authority for the transmissions team on multi-disciplinary teams, balancing customer requirements (cost, weight, performance) while actively updating Pratt & Whitney's Engineering Standard Work (EKS) to advance corporate technology.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and 3 years prior relevant experience. Relevant experience includes direct, hands-on experience in the design, development, manufacture, production, or overhaul of gas turbine engine components.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or actively pursuing an Advanced degree in a related field.
• Active U.S. government-issued security clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to seamlessly coordinate complex engineering tasks and communicate high-level technical data effectively across cross-functional teams and all levels of management.

What We Offer:

• Eligible for Relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!
Department/Segment Overview:
Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN): The MSEN Engineering organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.
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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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