Auxiliary Power System Project Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Florida; On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Auxiliary Power System (APS) development as part of the Model Program Chief Engineer team. You will lead as an IPT member, ensuring tasks are planned, baselined, and tracked via EVMS, while coordinating with program offices and PW Mod Center.

The role involves managing milestones, assessing technical risk, and communicating with management and customers. Domestic travel up to 25% is required, with onsite work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with 3+ years.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.
• Ability to travel 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide IPTs on new APU development within the program management team.
• Plan, baseline, and track tasks using EVMS and related processes.
• Monitor milestones and mitigations; manage technical risk and communications.
• Coordinate with Program Office and PW Mod Center for resource plans and changes.

Skills

PM experience

US citizenship

25% travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

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 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. RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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 effective (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 - 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 - 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.

Benefits

Benefits Relocation Package. 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.

Salary

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.

Role Type & Location

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: 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. 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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.