Date Posted:

2026-01-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What you will do:

Pratt & Whitney Military Engines is seeking an Industrial Cost Lead for F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) Product Cost Management to work with the F135 ECU PMO, Production Chief, Industrial Management, Procurement and Engineering Teams to develop and execute the cost management strategy for the F135 ECU. This position will be responsible for helping keep the ECU affordable and maintaining it as the lowest cost, sole source engine for the F-35 for decades to come.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual to identify and lead projects to drive cost savings throughout the development phases of the engine program. The ECU program is a fast-paced, high visibility, time critical, dynamic environment and the selected candidate must be adaptable, able to think critically and strategically, and able to work in high-pressure situations.

Responsible for verifying the T250 production engine cost and performance against program Job Ticket requirements and annual ECU engine cost goals
As a member of the PCMT(Program Cost Management Team) you will be responsible for helping shape and implement the ECU cost strategy and report out status to P&W and Military Engines Senior Management including the ECU and F135 IPMTs.
Provide guidance to CIPT cost focals on how to manage and track product cost impacts at the part and module level per the Job Ticket requirements
Work with the Production Chief, PMO, Procurement and Engineering teams to drive cost management projects
Support the Production Chief with detailed knowledge of cost management status, risks, and necessary decisions and investments to execute the strategy
Ability to coordinate a cross-functional team, prioritize multiple, competing tasks with attention to detail, develop and present material across all levels and functions of the company
Up to 10% travel

Qualifications you must have:

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or other related field with 8 years of experience in cost management, program management, supply chain management or related field: or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience
U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications we prefer:

Experience leading a team and managing constantly shifting priorities in a deadline driven environment
Ability to work directly with customers; experience with Military Customers
Knowledge of Product Cost, Industrial Management, Supply Chain and Procurement processes including CEM generation
Technical knowledge and experience with development programs; experience with the F135
Technical knowledge of sustainment, and/or maintenance of military propulsion systems

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 role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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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