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Tooling Engineer/Designer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney
East Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
Date Posted:

2026-04-14

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:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

What You Will Do:

  • Review concepts for new repair tools for all Military Engine programs including F135, F119 and other legacy programs.
  • Create tool design layouts and final designs.
  • Review preliminary and final detailed designs.
  • Ensure tools are developed and produced in compliance with P&W Repair Tool Design requirements and customer expectations.
  • Perform form, fit, and function checks; complete tolerance stack-ups, process tool drawings for final release.
  • Resolve technical questions on tooling from customers and suppliers; disposition eQNs.
  • Collaborate with Repair Tool Engineers, Repair Design Engineers, and Tooling Suppliers as required.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math and 5 years of related experience or an Advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math and 3 years of related experience.
  • Tool design experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret repair requirements, and engineering part prints,
  • Strong working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Familiarity with typical repair and manufacturing processes including machining, grinding, and special processes including shot-peen, welding, brazing, riveting, and coating processes including plasma spray.
  • Familiarity with commonly used tooling materials.
  • Demonstrated competency in mechanical drafting, detailed drawing preparation, revision, and release processes.
  • CAD modeling & drafting experience
  • 10% Travel

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
  • 3000 hours NX/Unigraphics
  • Teamcenter experience preferred.

What We Offer:

  • Relocation

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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. 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.

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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