Senior Principal Transmissions Engineer

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Senior Principal Transmissions Engineer leading design and analysis of aerospace mechanical systems at Pratt & Whitney. Collaborating with teams to resolve technical issues and mentor engineers.

Posted 5/26/2026full-timeEast Hartford • Connecticut, Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead multidisciplinary teams to tackle MSEN transmissions' top technical issues and seamlessly integrate gearbox designs, presenting key results to customers and executive leadership.
Perform comprehensive design and analysis on aerospace hardware across varied gear types (spur, helical, bevel, and spiral bevel) using automated tools, FEA, and precise hand calculations.
Spearhead transmission's root cause investigation teams—directing work, assigning/closing action items, and delivering findings to engineering leadership.
Review team members' work and provide hands-on guidance to less experienced engineers with a specific focus on accelerating proficiency.
Actively manage, align, and integrate the complex technical requirements of external suppliers holding design ownership.
Lead entire test programs, including rig development, test plan creation, instrumentation/limit selection, pre-test predictions, data post-processing, and reporting.
Advance gear manufacturing readiness (hobbing, shaping, broaching, milling, heat treating, superfinishing) while improving ESW/EKS, analytical tools, and training materials.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with 10 years of gear design and analysis experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field with 7 years of gear design and analysis experience.
At least 3 years of direct experience working with complex Mechanical Systems hardware with proven expertise in industry-standard tools for gear design and manufacturing.
Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or actively pursuing an Advanced degree in a related field preferred.
An active U.S. Security Clearance preferred.
Exceptional communication, task coordination, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Proficiency in Gleason Works software and Siemens NX.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation: Eligible for Relocation
Medical, dental, vision insurance
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
Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

gear designgear analysisfinite element analysis (FEA)root cause investigationtest program managementdata post-processingmanufacturing readinesshobbingshapingmilling

Soft Skills

communicationtask coordinationcross-functional leadershipmentoringguidance

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Aerospace EngineeringMaster’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Aerospace EngineeringU.S. Security Clearance