Advanced Engines Senior Project Engineer P3 (onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to lead advanced engine development tasks. The role involves component-level engineering, procurement, and collaboration with teams for successful project delivery.

Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in STEM, strong problem-solving and leadership skills, and relevant aerospace experience. The position offers a salary range from $86,800 to $165,200 per year along with comprehensive benefits including a relocation package and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in a team-leader role or similar.
• Strong focus on customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead rig development team to meet project requirements.
• Analyze data to recommend improvements.
• Track project progress and resolve obstacles.
• Coordinate product definition and manage sourcing activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Experience in aerospace

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Teamcenter

MS Project

Agile methodologies

Jira

SAP

CORE

Job description

What You Will Do

Senior Project Engineer in Pratt & Whitney Compression Systems is a tactical leader for advanced engine development tasks. The role focuses on component and module‑level Project Engineering, handling engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and validation of technology development tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the rig development team as tactical leader to meet task and technical requirements.


• Collaborate with team members and authorities on part and rig system development.


• Recommend improvements and address project problems by analyzing data and developing solutions.


• Provide occasional technical mentoring to experienced team members within the CIPT.


• Communicate status and technical content to the Component Integrated Product Team.


• Perform Control Account Manager duties: track progress, identify and resolve obstacles, minimize disruption to project budget and schedules.


• Integrate and manage sourcing activities with procurement, industrial, and manufacturing teams and the internal/external supply chain.


• Coordinate timely creation and release of product definition.


• Lead risk assessments and mitigation planning, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.


• Travel up to 10% of the time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).


• 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.


• Strong team leadership skills.


• Exceptional customer focus.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and engineering presentations to all levels of management.


• Experience in the aerospace/jet engine industry and prior gas turbine compressor design and development.


• Experience in a team‑leader role or similar task‑leadership position.


• Proficiency with MS Office, Teamcenter, MS Project, Agile (Scrum, Kanban), Jira, SAP, Evms, and continuous‑improvement tools such as CORE, QCPC.


• Demonstrated alignment with the Pratt & Whitney Leadership Operating Model.

Salary

USD 86,800 – 165,200 per year.

Benefits

• Relocation package.


• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.


• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.


• Flexible work schedules and parental leave.


• Paid time off and holidays.


• Annual incentive compensation programs (subject to level and collective‑bargaining).

Location

400 Main St, Hartford, CT (Onsite).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.