Design Methods Engineer – Model‑Based Tools & Digital Definition (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-09-17



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's 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.

What You Will Do:

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly skilled Model‑Based Tools Design Methods Engineer to accelerate and strengthen the company’s digital design ecosystem and support enterprise Model‑Based Definition, Manufacturing, and Inspection (MB‑DMI) deployment.

This role focuses on maturing current digital tools to production‑readiness, supporting both development and production‑part MBD workflows, and ensuring that the digital toolchain meets Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

This individual will also provide help‑desk level technical support for deployed tools, coordinate change management, and drive standardization across Engineering and downstream consumers. The Model‑Based Tools team is central to the enterprise initiative to modernize and digitize core engineering processes to improve speed, consistency, and manufacturability.

• Mature current model‑based engineering tools to production readiness and ensure they meet enterprise Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Support help‑desk operations for current and future deployed model‑based tools, resolving user issues, debugging workflows, and coordinating defect resolution with vendors.
• Work closely with the MB‑DMI Strategic Lead to develop and implement cross‑functional strategies for consumption of MBD data elements within native and derivative toolchains.
• Perform validation and production‑readiness assessments of the model‑based tools ecosystem, ensuring tools support consistent digital product definition for Production parts.
• Identify new requirements introduced by MB‑DMI deployment for Production hardware and drive updates to tools, standards, and methods.
• Create, enforce, and maintain standardization across Engineering, ensuring common usage conventions, modeling practices, and consumption patterns for all supported tools.
• Maintain and sustain tools already deployed for development‑part definition, ensuring compatibility and alignment as new capabilities and standards evolve.
• Develop scalable software stack strategies and contribute to sustainment plans that ensure continuity and compatibility across upstream design and downstream consumption systems.
• Evaluate and manage software enhancements (e.g., NX updates, PMI functionality), integrating new capabilities into enterprise tool roadmaps and deployment plans.
• Perform consumption testing and data validation for MBD elements across PLM, CAD, CAM, CAI, and MES systems.
• Collaborate with software vendors to guide development, debugging, enhancement prioritization, and long‑term tool evolution.
• Work with Manufacturing, Operations, Supplier Quality, and Digital Technologies teams to understand their digital maturity and provide debugging, troubleshooting, and adoption support.

Deliverables:

• Completion of REPM Production Readiness (Gate D) for all model‑based engineering tools, including full maturity assessments, gap identification, closure plans, and validation that tools meet production requirements for MB‑DMI deployment.
• Updated and standardized Engineering workflows, methods, and usage conventions for model‑based tools across both development and production part definition.
• Help‑desk support structure with defined SLAs, triage processes, and escalation paths.
• Engineering Standard Work & Training for creation, validation, and consumption of digital product definition using MB‑DMI tools.
• Tool specification documents, deployment playbooks, and sustainment plans for scalable software solutions.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
• 8+ years of engineering experience, or a Master's degree in a related field and 5+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with Model‑Based Enterprise, Model‑Based Definition, Model‑Based Manufacturing, and Model‑Based Inspection principles.
• Experience with PLM, CAD, CAM, CAI, and MES systems (NX, Teamcenter, Teamcenter Manufacturing, Teamcenter Quality).
• Experience maturing engineering software to meet QMS and operational requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with neutral model formats (STEP, QIF, JT, etc.) and their consumption by downstream systems.
• Experience supporting multi‑disciplinary engineering and manufacturing workflows.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter ecosystem.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter Manufacturing, Teamcenter Quality, Solumina/iBase‑t, SAP, or enterprise CAI platforms.
• Experience in Agile development or tool deployment frameworks.
• Experience providing support or help‑desk operations for engineering tools.

What is my role type?

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.

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.

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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