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Hyliion

Advanced Engineer, Combustion

Cincinnati, OH

... the research, testing, and development program for the KARNO generator's reactor and oxidation ... technology for the world. Duties and Responsibilities * Execute combustion aerodynamics test ...

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Hyliion

Advanced Engineer, Combustion

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

... the research, testing, and development program for the KARNO generator's reactor and oxidation ... technology for the world. Duties and Responsibilities * Execute combustion aerodynamics test ...

Babcock & Wilcox

Combustion Engineer

Akron, OH · On-site

The Combustion SME Advisory Engineer for the Global Engineering group functions as a technical ... and R&D projects and/or small teams, with the selection of proper combustion technologies to ...

We Energies

Engineer - Combustion Turbines

Oak Creek, WI · On-site

$156K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering * 5+ years of prior power generation experience, including specialized knowledge of combustion turbine technology, rotating equipment and related unit ...

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Senior Research Engineer - Combustion & Propulsion Technology

East Hartford, CT • On-site

Prattwhitney
Engineering Professional Services • 10K+ employees
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$86K - $165K/yr

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Posted 13 days ago

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

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Job description

Senior Research Engineer – Combustion & Propulsion Team

Security Clearance: U.S. Citizen, active DoD Secret clearance required.

Location & Employment Type

Hartford, CT – Onsite. Employees will primarily work onsite. Personal commuting responsibility.

Salary

Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate on research in pressure‑gain combustion, Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE), advanced propulsion concepts, gas turbine combustion, high‑speed and multi‑physics reacting flows, sprays, and experimental combustion and diagnostics.
  • Demonstrate technical excellence and innovation in advanced technology delivery.
  • Build strong customer relationships within and outside RTX.
  • Participate in research proposals to RTX business units and government agencies.
Must Have Qualifications
  • M.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field with at least 3 years of post‑degree experience for senior level in RDE/gas turbine combustor development or advanced engine architectures.
  • Proficient knowledge of pressure‑gain combustion, combustion science, fluid mechanics, and chemical kinetics applied to advanced propulsion, with experience in RDE and gas turbine combustor design, experimental combustion and diagnostics, CFD, high‑speed and/or reacting flows.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver challenging technical objectives through creative problem‑solving and innovative thinking.
  • Experience applying analytical skills to develop new technology.
  • Record of technical contributions, including patents or publications.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field with graduate work in RDE and gas turbine combustor development or advanced engine architectures.
  • Experimental testing of RDEs or other high‑pressure, high‑temperature combustion rigs, diagnostics and data analysis (performance, emissions, acoustics, durability, etc.).
  • Understanding of fundamental RDE physics and advanced combustor concepts.
  • Design of fuel/air mixers for combustion devices (including RDE injectors, gas turbines, low/zero‑carbon combustors, rockets, scramjets) using CFD or other analytical methods.
  • Experience with alternative fuels such as hydrogen, ammonia, and/or sustainable aviation fuels (SAF’s).
  • System‑level architecture exploration for propulsion systems including combustion devices.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
  • 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts.
  • Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program.
  • Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
  • Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (eligible per level and collective‑bargaining agreement).
Equal Opportunity Employer

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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Pratt & Whitney has a long history of leadership and innovation in the field of aviation propulsion. Our story begins in the 1920s and has flourished throughout the decades. We have continuously transformed and reinvented our businesses to offer superior products and services to our customers. In 1925, the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company was founded by Frederick B. Rentschler, pioneer of the air-cooled radial engine design which enabled unprecedented power-to-weight ratio. Its first engine, the R-1340 Wasp engine, transformed military and commercial aviation and is still in use today. In 1928, the Canadian division of the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company was established. In 1944, Pratt & Whitney began its gas turbine and jet propulsion initiative. The company constructed a wind tunnel, laboratory and engineering center to support our allies’ efforts in World War II. In 1945, wartime production included more than 300,000 Pratt & Whitney engines, touted by service members as extremely dependable – a legacy that continues today. From there, Pratt & Whitney continued to design and innovate more powerful, agile, and reliable engines becoming a leader in the aerospace industry. Today, Pratt & Whitney has more than 85,000 engines in service and more than 16,000 customers worldwide.

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10,000+ Employees

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East Hartford, CT, US

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