Date Posted:

2025-05-12

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:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

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?

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a proactive, goal oriented, and detail focused Principal Project Engineer to lead a large and highly-visible Rotors Integrated Product Team in Compression Systems Engineering. The selected candidate will provide leadership to the High Compressor Module team for Adaptive Military Engines. In this role, you will be responsible for development program task execution: defining risk mitigation plans, supporting engines and rigs build/testing, conducting pre and post-test hardware inspection, and manage government customer reviews and documentation. The candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, motivate others to share the goals and visions of the team, provide technical guidance, empower the design team, and be able to effectively communicate to all levels of P&W and the supply base.

What You Will Do

Coordinate and lead an Agile Scrum team as Product Owner to meet task and technical requirements; work closely with team members and authorities on part development and recommend product improvements and identify and address project problems, analyze data gathered, develop solutions and recommendations to solve problems, meet deadlines and optimize performance.
Communicate status and technical content to CIPT, upper Pratt & Whitney management, and external customers.
Perform Control Account Manager duties for task: Track progress, identify and resolve obstacles to minimize disruption to project budget and schedules to ensure smooth project operations.
Integrate and manage part-level sourcing activities with procurement, industrial, and manufacturing team members and the internal/external supply chain also coordinate timely creation/release of model-based product definition.
Perform risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans as well as actively participate in initiatives for continuous improvement.
Travel up to 10%

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or in a related field and 8+ years prior relevant engineering experience OR
Advanced Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or in a related field and 5+ years prior relevant engineering experience.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Demonstrated strong team and strategic leadership skills.
Demonstrated exceptional customer focus.
Excellent communication skills, including verbal, technical writing, and engineering presentations to all levels of management.
Aerospace/ jet engine industry experience, previous gas turbine compressor experience and design development experience is highly desirable
Experience with gas turbine engine rotating hardware
Experience in a team leader role or similar task leadership position
Working proficiency with MS Office, Teamcenter, SAP, Smartsheets, MS Project or other scheduling software.
Well-developed leadership skills and networking ability
Experience in Agile Project Management, including Scrum and Kanban.
Experience working with Confluence and Jira software packages.
Thorough understanding of continuous improvement principles (e.g. Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE), Quality Control Process Charts (QCPC) Proficiency in use of program/project management tools (e.g. Systems Applications and Products (SAP), Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Teamcenter).
Demonstration of skills consistent with the Pratt & Whitney Leadership Operating Model.

What We Offer

Relocation Eligibility

Learn More & Apply Now!

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)

Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.

Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.

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.

Option of 5 day/ 40 hour weekly schedule or 9 day/ 80 hour two-week schedule depending on business needs

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.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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