Product Designer

Company Overview

Pratt & Whitney, a business unit of RTX, stands among the global leaders in designing, manufacturing, and servicing aircraft engines and auxiliary power units catering to commercial, military, and business aviation. Through cutting-edge subsidiaries such as Collins Aerospace and Raytheon, RTX drives innovation in technology and science to reshape connectivity and defense worldwide.

Role Overview

The Product Designer role is pivotal to advancing Pratt & Whitney's AI-driven digital inspection solutions. This position involves spearheading the comprehensive product design cycle for software products that elevate engine inspection processes, reporting, and customer interactions within the worldwide aftermarket network. Ideal candidates have a passion for converting complex user needs into seamless digital experiences leveraging data insights and emerging technological tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user behavior and product usage data from analytics platforms such as PostHog and Google Analytics to uncover enhancement opportunities for usability and customer satisfaction.
• Create wireframes, mock-ups, high-resolution designs, and interactive prototypes utilizing Figma and AI-assisted design technologies.
• Develop and continually refine the enterprise-wide design system to maintain product consistency and scalability.
• Work in close collaboration with software engineering teams to ensure smooth transition from design to development phases.
• Execute user interviews, conduct usability tests, and engage customers to validate design choices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including data science and business stakeholders—to define requirements and implement customer-focused solutions.
• Iterate product designs continuously informed by data-driven insights within Agile development frameworks.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a related field.
• Over six years’ experience in SaaS product design, UX/UI design, or comparable disciplines.
• Highly skilled in using Figma along with familiarity managing design systems and component libraries.
• Proficient in utilizing analytics tools to guide design decisions effectively.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experienced in Agile software product development environments.

Preferred Attributes

• Background in designing enterprise-scale or aviation-related software applications.
• Familiarity with AI-powered design applications and up-to-date prototyping workflows.
• Solid understanding of design systems, accessibility standards, and user-centric design methodologies.
• Experience working with internationally dispersed teams.

Employee Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and professional skill enhancement.
• Employee scholarship programs to support continuing education.
• Comprehensive health, medical, and dental insurance coverage.
• Access to on-the-job training and both internal and external certification programs.
• Competitive salary package inclusive of allowances and overtime payment where applicable.
• Provision of company transportation varying by location.

Equal Opportunity

RTX is committed to equal employment opportunities. All qualified candidates will be considered without discrimination based on ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law.