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# Senior Engineer - Carbon Seal Design & Analysis (Onsite)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** East Hartford, CT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Systems Engineering, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Ansys
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467559806&tx=DT11303UTI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes aerospace design, analysis, and/or gas turbine experience, with demonstrated organizational and leadership skills in project-related, task/schedule management, and resource/outsourcing management., * Experience with NX or other CAD software preferred. Additional usage of tools, including MATLAB, Python, or ANSYS.
 * The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance or an active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance.

## Description

* Lead the design, analysis, validation, and production support of carbon seals and rolling element bearings for commercial and military gas turbine engine programs, ensuring technical excellence throughout the product lifecycle.
 * Drive cross-functional engineering initiatives by collaborating with suppliers, customers, and internal engineering disciplines to develop innovative sealing solutions, resolve technical challenges, and support new product development and legacy engine programs.
 * Investigate and resolve complex technical issues by conducting failure mode and root cause analyses, supporting rig testing and field investigations, and implementing corrective actions that improve product reliability and performance.
 * Advance engineering capability and organizational excellence by developing analytical methods and engineering tools, improving standard work and processes, and mentoring engineers to strengthen technical expertise and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
 * Communicate technical solutions and provide engineering leadership by presenting design recommendations and analytical findings to customers and executive leadership.
 * Travel Requirement: 10 % supporting domestic and international travel for supplier, customer, and program activities.

What You Will Learn:

 * Deepen your expertise in carbon seal and rolling element bearing technologies by supporting the full product lifecycle-from concept and design through validation, production, and field support for commercial and military gas turbine engines.
 * Strengthen your technical leadership and systems engineering skills by leading complex engineering initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to deliver innovative sealing solutions.
 * Expand your analytical and problem-solving capabilities through advanced failure investigations, root cause analysis, rig testing, and the development of corrective actions that enhance engine reliability and performance.
 * Influence engineering excellence and innovation by developing analytical methods, improving engineering processes, and mentoring fellow engineers while helping shape future design standards and best practices.
 * Build executive presence and customer engagement experience by presenting technical recommendations to senior leadership and customers while gaining exposure to domestic and international program activities., Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
 * Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about the 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.