Associate Director & Counsel, Fighter & Mobility Programs (Remote)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible working hours

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX business, is seeking an Associate Director & Counsel for Fighter & Mobility Programs in a remote role. You will advise on complex legal matters, negotiate government contracts, and support program leadership across international sites, with occasional travel to Pratt & Whitney locations.

You will work with internal teams and external stakeholders to address issues related to platform programs used by the United States and allies, including F-15, F-16, KC-46, and C-17.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and extensive experience in legal and contracts work, including government contracting (FAR/DFARS).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal legal advisor to the Fighter & Mobility leadership team and PMO on engine program issues.
• Negotiate contracts, subcontracts, industrial participation agreements with U.S. Government, foreign governments, suppliers.
• Advise on internal and external legal and governance matters across Pratt & Whitney international sites.
• Lead resolution of disputes related to Fighter & Mobility engine programs.
• Collaborate with attorneys from other program areas to ensure coordinated support.
• Support in-person events and classified engagements, with occasional travel to company locations.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract negotiation

Government contracting

Security clearance awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Location

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Date Posted

2026-10-22

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

We have an exciting remote opportunity for an Associate Director & Counsel, Fighter & Mobility Programs to join our team!

What You Will Do

Join our team as a Legal Advisor supporting Pratt & Whitney’s Fighter & Mobility Programs. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact in support of platforms used by the United States and allies around the world, including the F-15, F-16, KC-46, and C-17. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to address complex legal matters.

• Serve as principal legal advisor to the Fighter & Mobility executive leadership team, Program Management Office (PMO), and support functions (e.g., Contracts, Finance) on all legal issues related to the engine programs within the Fighter & Mobility portfolio.
• Negotiate contracts, subcontracts, industrial participation agreements, and other agreements with the U.S. Government, foreign governments, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as primary legal advisor for all legal and corporate governance issues relating to numerous of Pratt & Whitney's international sites and entities.
• Lead the resolution of disputes arising from or related to Fighter & Mobility engine programs.
• Collaborate with the attorneys for other Pratt & Whitney program areas (e.g., Military Development Programs) and functional areas (e.g., Global Trade, Intellectual Property, etc.) to ensure coordinated, seamless support for the Fighter & Mobility programs.
• Support in-person events and/or classified engagements, which may require occasional travel to Pratt & Whitney locations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and 10+ years of legal and contracts experience, including experience with government contracting (FAR/DFARS).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience directly supporting internal clients and external stakeholders with minimal supervision.
• In-house legal experience or experience working with U.S. Government agencies.
• Experience contracting with foreign (non-U.S.) government agencies.

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 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 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.