Auxiliary Power System Project Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Florida; On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Relocation Package

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a global leader in aircraft engines and systems, is seeking a Project Engineer/Program Manager to join the Auxiliary Power System program onsite in Florida. You will lead cross-functional IPTs, manage milestones, and drive program execution with strong focus on risk management and cost control.

The role requires a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience (or an advanced degree with 3+ years), U.S. citizenship, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen for access under contract requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel 25%.

Responsibilities

• Support APS Project Engineering as a member of the IPT for the APU development program.
• Provide leadership within the IPT and coordinate cross-functional activities.
• Ensure tasks are planned, baselined, and tracked per EVMS and PW processes.
• Lead program milestones, track commitments, and communicate status to management and customers.
• Maintain program technical risk assessments and mitigation plans.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

EVMS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-JUPITER-ADR ~ 17900 Beeline Hwy ~ ADR BLDG

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

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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 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.

What You Will Do:

• The Auxiliary Power System (APS) Project Engineering (PE) will support specific APU model in support of the respective Model Program Chief Engineer (MPCE). The PE will be an integral member of the respective program management team.

• Provide leadership and guidance as a member of respective program integrated product team (IPT) in support of a new APU development program.

• Manage the assigned program activity in alignment with the respective PW Management system manual processes as well as all other applicable project management level 2 and level 3 procedures (Specifically section 1.5 Integrated Program Deployment and section 4.0 Develop and Design product)

• Be the engineering focal for insuring tasks are appropriately planned, baselined, and tracked via Earn Value Management Systems (EVMS). Ensure all IPTs are tracking to their plans.

• Manage overall program milestones though tracking IPT’s to commitments and providing overall program execution communication.

• Maintain overall program technical risk assessment including the identification of program level technical risk mitigation plans and establishing and tracking tasks to reduce risk.

• Coordinate overall program technical communications internally and externally.

• Ensure all technical scope changes are properly coordinated with the Program Office and full alignment is gained prior to execution of unplanned work.

• Communicate effectively (verbally and written) to program team, management, and customers.

• Work with PW Mod Center functional managers to ensure proper resource plans are in place.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• Must have the ability to travel 25%.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience managing a development project utilizing the PW Management system manual processes.

• Planning, multi-tasking and meeting schedule, budgets and working in a team environment experience.

• Project Engineering or Program Management experience

• Demonstrated ability in maintaining project budget and schedule within an integrated master schedule program management process.

• Experience collaborating across the organization.

What We Offer:

• Benefits

• Relocation Package

What is my role type?

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 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.

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.

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