Principal Engineer Materials Modeling (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-10-22



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-D ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG D



Position Role Type:

Remote



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

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.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• 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.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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.

 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 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.

What We Offer:

• Benefits
• Relocation Package

Learn More & Apply Now

What Is My Role Type: In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

This position is classified as:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about 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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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 are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not 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 or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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