Job Code: 69996-01
Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most powerful jet engines, is looking for dedicated individuals to support our organization. If you would like to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to incorporate new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you've been waiting for!
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, Inc., a part of Pratt & Whitney, is the preferred provider of high-value propulsion, power, energy, and innovative system solutions. Our products and services have been used in a wide variety of government and commercial applications, including the main engines for the space shuttle, Atlas and Delta launch vehicles, and missile defense systems. Join our team as a Propulsion Systems Analysis Engineer.
Job Responsibilities:
· (a2 The Systems Analyst primarily will perform thermodynamic design of liquid rocket engines and/or air-breathing engines to define propulsion cycles that meet functional vehicle requirements. During the development activities of these propulsion systems, the Systems Analyst will primarily conduct performance analyses and evaluate the steady state and transient operation of these propulsion systems. Duties may include evaluation of ground test and flight data to determine engine health and conformance to performance requirements.
· (a2 Duties will include creating, maintaining and using math models of propulsion systems which characterize the thermodynamic, aerodynamic, fluid dynamic and mechanical operation of these systems.
· (a2 Propulsion development activities include contributing technical analyses to anomaly investigation and resolution teams.
· (a2 As required, provide on-site customer technical support for vehicle preparation, launch and post-flight activities.
BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 0 to 2 years experience is required. Min. GPA: 3.0
· (a2 The candidate should have an educational background in heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
· (a2 The candidate should have demonstrated skills in writing engineering analyses in various programming languages (FORTRAN, C++, Matlab/Simulink etc.).
· (a2 Good written and oral communication skills are required.
· (a2 Candidate must be self motivated, maintain attention to detail, and have good interpersonal skills to work effectively in team environments.
· (a2 Schedule flexibility to provide test support or flight support outside of normal office hours is required.
· (a2 The candidate must be able to acquire a security clearance.
· (a2 Relocation assistance provided
· (a2 10% travel required
United Technologies Corporation is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.