Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pratt & Whitney is hiring a Principal Engineer in its Materials and Process Engineering organization to develop and implement modeling tools and methods for gas turbine engine applications. The role advances materials process and property models, applies computational and atomistic simulation, assesses modeling tools, collaborates across engineering teams, and leads technical projects and funding pursuits.
Responsibilities
- A successful candidate will become part of a highly focused materials modeling team in a fast moving and challenging environment
- They will 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
Skills
- 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
- 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 programing languages such as FORTRAN, Python, and/or C++ for both numerical programming and general purpose software development
Benefits
- Relocation package
- Hired applicants may be eligible for 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 depend on the business unit and whether 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 it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement; payments are not guaranteed and depend on individual, business unit, and/or company performance.
- Remote work primarily offsite (from home); if you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence.
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