Principal Engineer, Technology

RTX; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Scholarship support

Health and dental benefits

Training and certifications

Competitive remuneration

Transport allowance

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX business, is seeking an experienced leader to drive industry-academia collaborations in Singapore. You will shape strategic research programs and partnerships with A*STAR and other academic institutions, aligning RTX's technology priorities with cutting-edge research.

You will oversee multiple research projects, mentor senior engineers, and guide technology development from concept through implementation while ensuring regulatory and IP compliance across initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, R&D, technology development, or leadership roles.
• Experience leading large cross-functional research or tech projects with government, academia, or research orgs.
• Ability to translate research outcomes into practical technology or business applications.
• Strong passion for innovation and industry-academia collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a thought leader and advocate for RTX, strengthening collaborations with A*STAR and other research bodies.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with academic and research institutions to advance collaboration.
• Develop and lead strategic research projects aligned with RTX’s priorities.
• Oversee a portfolio of academic collaboration projects with high-impact outcomes.
• Identify emerging technologies and opportunities for RTX’s technology roadmap.
• Mentor senior engineers and support technology development projects from concept to implementation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and IP requirements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Academic collaborations

R&D leadership

Technology strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Technology/Business

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-30

Country: Singapore

Location: SG-01-SINGAPORE-690 ~ 690 W Camp Rd ~ 690 W CAMP RD, Seletar Aerospace Park JTC Aviation 2 #05-01

Position Role Type: Onsite

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military and business aircraft. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. We are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. Make a difference with a career at Pratt & Whitney.

What You Will Do

• · 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.

Qualifications You Must Have

• · 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• · Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Business, or a related field.
• · Experience within the aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or related technology sectors.
• · Strong strategic leadership capabilities, with the ability to establish and drive the direction of research and academic collaboration initiatives.
• · Advanced technical knowledge with demonstrated ability to address complex engineering and technology challenges.
• · Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across academic, government, research, and internal stakeholders.
• · Experience securing or managing research funding, research agreements, and intellectual property arrangements.
• · Strong organizational and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex, high‑impact projects concurrently.

What We Offer

• · Career and skills development opportunities.
• · Employee scholarship program for further education.
• · Comprehensive health, medical and dental benefits.
• · On-the-job training and in-house/external certifications.
• · Competitive remuneration package.
• · Allowance and overtime benefits where applicable.
• · Company transport provided (varies from site to site).

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.