Advanced Engines Senior Project Engineer P3 (onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package

Benefits

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is hiring a Senior IPT Leader responsible for Fan Statics in East Hartford, Connecticut. This role requires a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and at least 5 years of engineering experience.

The successful candidate will lead a rig development team, communicate project status, and manage sourcing activities. Offering a salary range of $86,800 - $165,200, the position includes benefits such as relocation packages.

Qualifications

• 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in the aerospace/jet engine industry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support a rig development team as tactical leader to meet task and technical requirements.
• Communicate status and technical content to CIPT.
• Perform Control Account Manager duties: track progress and resolve obstacles.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer focus

Communication skills

Agile Project Management

Continuous improvement principles

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Tools

MS Office

Teamcenter

Jira

MS Project

Job description

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ENG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ENG

Date Posted: 2026-06-19

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

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

At RTX, the world 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 opportunity 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.

Only candidates Internal to Engineering will be considered for this role.

What You Will Do

Pratt & Whitney Compression Systems is looking for a Sr. IPT Leader who will be responsible for the Fan Statics including cases and kinematic systems for advanced military engines. The Sr. IPT leader has complete ownership of all aspects of engineering, procurement, quality, and customer service of the statics and is responsible to the Component Integrated Product Team, Module Center Management and Engineering leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a rig development team as tactical leader to meet task and technical requirements; work closely with team members and authorities on part and rig system development; recommend improvements and identify and address project problems, analyze data gathered, develop solutions and recommendations to solve problems, meet deadlines and optimize performance, with the occasional technical mentoring of an experienced member in the CIPT.
• Communicate status and technical content to CIPT.
• Perform Control Account Manager duties for task: track progress, identify and resolve obstacles to minimize disruption to project budget and schedules to ensure smooth project operations.
• Integrate and manage sourcing activities with procurement, industrial, and manufacturing team members and the internal/external supply chain. Also coordinate timely creation and release of product definition.
• Lead risk assessments and risk mitigation planning as well as actively participate in initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).
• 5 years of engineering experience or 3 years of experience with an advanced degree.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Demonstrated strong team leadership skills.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer focus.
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, technical writing, and engineering presentations to all levels of management.
• Aerospace/ jet engine industry experience, previous gas turbine compressor experience and design development experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in a team leader role or similar task leadership position.
• Working proficiency with MS Office, Teamcenter, MS Project.
• Experience in Agile Project Management, including Scrum and Kanban. Experience working with Jira software package.
• Thorough understanding of continuous improvement principles (e.g. Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE), Quality Control Process Charts (QCPC) proficiency in use of program/project management tools (e.g. Systems Applications and Products (SAP), Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Teamcenter).
• Demonstration of skills consistent with the Pratt & Whitney Leadership Operating Model.

What We Offer

• Relocation Package.
• Benefits.

Salary range: $86,800 - $165,200 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to 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.

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.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Role Type

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

Department Overview

Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products. Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.

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.