5th Gen CSE Reliability Process Focal - (On-site)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Reliability Program Specialist to support the F119 and F135 propulsion programs. You will coordinate with RMS, schedule reliability reviews, and drive cross-functional technical working groups.

You'll develop standard work, maintain governance, and share best practices across fleets. This role emphasizes training, onboarding, and continuous improvement in reliability processes within a US-based, onsite environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of engineering or project management experience, or an Advanced Degree with 5 years of engineering or project management experience.
• U.S. citizenship required to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for CSE support across the Reliability process for the F119 and F135 programs.
• Coordinate with the RMS organization to ensure compliance with Pratt & Whitney Reliability procedures, internal procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Own and maintain the scheduling of all recurring reliability reviews, establishing program-aligned timelines and maintaining shared calendars.
• Plan, host, and coordinate reliability driver reviews, deep-drive sessions, and cross-functional technical working groups.
• Maintain a consistent and stable review cadence using Confluence to enable transparency and traceability.
• Facilitate structured cross-talk between the F119 and F135 programs to identify common failure modes and unified corrective actions.
• Ensure full CSE participation in reliability data reviews, program meetings, and technical investigations.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize reliability Standard Work and work instructions; collaborate with the Discipline Chief to manage updates and governance.
• Share best practices across the F119 and F135 fleets and MCSS to drive process consistency and continuous improvement.
• Provide training, onboarding, and process guidance to CSEs supporting reliability activities.
• Maintain overall Reliability process health, governance, and ongoing improvement across both programs.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project management

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

About RTX

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunities no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Position Role Type: Onsite

Location: US-CT-EAST Hartford ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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 Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all CSE support related to the Reliability process across the F119 and F135 programs.
• Coordinate with the RMS organization to ensure compliance with Pratt & Whitney (P&W) Reliability processes, internal procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Own and maintain the scheduling of all recurring reliability reviews, establishing program‑aligned timelines and maintaining shared calendars.
• Plan, host, and coordinate reliability driver reviews, deep‑drive sessions, and cross‑functional technical working groups.
• Maintain a consistent and stable review cadence using collaboration tools such as Confluence to enable transparency and traceability.
• Facilitate structured crosstalk between the F119 and F135 programs to identify common failure modes, shared lessons learned, and potential unified corrective actions.
• Ensure full CSE participation in reliability data reviews, program meetings, and associated technical investigations.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize reliability Standard Work and work instructions; collaborate with the Discipline Chief to manage updates and ensure governance.
• Share best practices across the F119 and F135 fleets, as well as within MCSS, to drive process consistency and continuous improvement.
• Provide training, onboarding, and process guidance to CSEs supporting reliability activities.
• Maintain overall Reliability process health, governance, and ongoing improvement across both programs.

What You Will Learn

Industry‑Specific Insights & Technical Experience: Deep exposure to propulsion system reliability across the F119 and F135 military engines. Hands‑on experience with reliability driver analysis, corrective action development, and fleet performance trends. Real‑world experience interpreting operational data and supporting reliability governance processes.

Professional Development Opportunities

Access to company‑paid certifications, technical training, and continuous learning programs. Mentorship and guidance from senior engineering leaders, discipline chiefs, and program experts. Leadership opportunities through ownership of cross‑program processes, reviews, and technical initiatives. Opportunities to lead impactful projects that strengthen reliability governance and documentation. A culture that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 8 years of engineering or project management experience, or an Advanced Degree with 5 years of engineering or project management experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with F119 and/or F135 reliability processes.
• Familiarity with Reliability, Maintainability & Safety (RMS) procedures.
• Experience developing Standard Work or technical documentation.
• Strong Powerpoint chart craftsmanship, presentation skills, and communication capability.
• Confidence facilitating technical discussions and engaging various engineering teams.

Salary

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Location & Work Arrangement

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.

EEO/DEI

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.