[Hiring] Principal Engineer Materials Modeling @RTX

Role Description

Pratt & Whitney, Materials and Process Engineering (MPE) organization in East Hartford, CT is looking for a highly motivated Senior Principal Engineer- Materials and Process Modeling who can support the development and implementation of modeling tools and methods for gas turbine engine applications.

• A successful candidate will become part of a highly focused materials modeling team in a fast moving and challenging environment.
• Support the development, implementation, and maturation of various materials process and property models and simulations.
• Development, implementation, and execution of tools and methods for computational materials in material systems relevant to gas turbine engines.
• Provision of expertise in atomistic (molecular dynamics, ab initio, or similar) simulation techniques for materials modeling.
• Critical assessment of the maturity, capability, and suitability of materials modeling tools for meeting business needs.
• Collaboration with technology development, characterization, lifing, and design teams to support manufacturing and development goals.
• Leadership of technical projects, including planning, cost estimation, and execution.
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities for external funding, including government contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience in Materials and Process Modeling Techniques OR an Advanced Degree with 5+ years of experience in Materials and Process Modeling Techniques.
• U.S. person or eligible to obtain necessary export authorization required.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Materials Science or Metallurgy.
• 10+ years of experience with Materials Modeling or Process Modeling.
• Expertise in atomistic simulation methods, including molecular dynamics (MD), ab initio / density functional theory (DFT), ML & MLIP, Monte Carlo, and similar techniques.
• Expertise in one or more key materials manufacturing processes (such as coating, forging, or machining), and aerospace material systems (such as NI-base superalloys, and thermal barrier coatings).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as FORTRAN, Python, and/or C++ for both numerical programming and general purpose software development.

Benefits

• Relocation Package
• 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