Principal Engineer, Technology

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

Position Role Type: Onsite

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

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.