Principal Engineer, Industry–Academia Tech Partnerships

Prattwhitney; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Scholarship program

Health & dental benefits

Certifications & training

Competitive pay

Overtime allowances

Company transport

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive academic collaborations and technology development in Singapore. Based onsite at Seletar Aerospace Park, you will mentor engineers and oversee large-scale R&D projects aligned with RTX's strategic technology priorities.

You will establish and manage partnerships with A*STAR and other research institutions, translating research outcomes into practical aerospace solutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Business, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in engineering, research and development (R&D), technology development, or technology leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale, cross-functional research or technology projects, including collaborations with government agencies, academic institutions, or research organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives and translate research outcomes into practical technology or business applications.
• Strong passion for innovation, emerging technologies, and fostering successful industry-academia collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought leader and advocate for RTX, strengthening strategic collaborations with A*STAR, universities, academic institutions, and research organizations.
• Establish, develop, and maintain strong partnerships with A*STAR and key academic and research institutions to advance industry‑academia collaboration.
• Develop and lead strategic research and technology projects that align institutional research capabilities with RTX’s business and technology priorities.
• Oversee a portfolio of academic collaboration projects, ensuring high‑impact outcomes and alignment with RTX’s long‑term technology strategy.
• Identify emerging technologies, research trends, and innovation opportunities within academia with potential applications across aerospace, defense, and related industries.
• Drive the transition and integration of relevant academic research outcomes into RTX’s technology development pipeline and product applications.
• Ensure compliance with intellectual property agreements, research contracts, funding requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Mentor senior engineers and team members involved in research, technology development, and academic collaboration initiatives.
• Support the Pratt & Whitney Singapore Technology Accelerator team by leading and executing technology development projects from concept through implementation, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards throughout the development and implementation of new technologies and processes.

Skills

Engineering leadership

R&D leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive academic collaborations and technology development in Singapore. Based onsite at Seletar Aerospace Park, you will mentor engineers and oversee large-scale R&D projects aligned with RTX's strategic technology priorities.

You will establish and manage partnerships with A*STAR and other research institutions, translating research outcomes into practical aerospace solutions while ensuring compliance with regulatory and