Auxiliary Power Systems Sr. Engineer (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Relocation

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Jupiter, FL is seeking a Senior Engineer, Project Engineering to oversee and improve designs, manufacturing, and engine test processes for legacy and new production Military APU products. The role emphasizes cost, quality, and safety while leveraging deep gas turbine experience.

You will coordinate with programs, procurement, and cross-functional IPTs to implement process improvements, manage schedules, and deliver reliable hardware to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information.
• Travel up to 25% max to centers, customers, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical scope changes with programs and offices and obtain alignment before unplanned work.
• Communicate project status effectively to teams, management, and customers.
• Review budgets, manage schedules, and prepare reports.
• Design and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Maintain documentation for configuration management and track modifications.
• Ensure changes align with approved baselines and audit for compliance.
• Analyze data to recommend process and product improvements.
• Engage with procurement and supply chain to ensure timely, cost-effective hardware delivery.
• Work with cross-functional teams to drive operational success.

Skills

Agile development methodology

Strong written and verbal comms

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

MS Project

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

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.

The Senior Engineer, Project Engineering will be responsible for overseeing and improving designs, manufacturing, and engine test processes for legacy and new production Military APU products within the Fighter & Mobility Auxiliary Power Unit and Turbojet business group, with a keen focus on improving cost, quality, and efficiency while maintaining or improving safety and reliability. This position requires a strong background in gas turbine engine design, assembly, operation, and test that is typically obtained through advanced education combined with significant practical hands‑on hardware experience.

What You Will Do:

• Ensure all technical scope changes are properly coordinated with the Program and PCE Office and full alignment is gained prior to execution of unplanned work.
• Communicate project status, issues, etc. effectively both internally and externally (verbally and written) to program team, management, and customers.
• Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare reports.
• Monitor and assess project issues; develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer‑satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Design and implement process improvements to increase manufacturing and test efficiencies, mitigate rework/repair and minimize production downtime.
• Execute and maintain documentation to support configuration management changes to include creation of applicable drawing redlines, approvals, and tracking of modifications.
• Verify implemented changes match approved baselines and audit the process for compliance.
• Conduct data collection and analysis to establish recommendations for process/product improvement.
• Engage with procurement and Strategic Sourcing to ensure the timely, cost effective, and high‑quality delivery of hardware through the established Supply Chain
• Analyze program demand, supplier capacity, and supply chain performance metrics to inform decisions and identify areas of improvement
• Integrate with cross‑functional teams including IPT’s, manufacturing, assembly, test personnel to drive operational success
• Appy CORE principles and methodologies to improve production and supply chain processes
• Promote a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with all EH&S regulations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 5+ years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3+ years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Travel 25% max - to corporate/module centers, customers, supplier visits

Qualifications We Prefer:

• (Siemens) Teamcenter, (MS) Project, (MS) PowerPoint and (MS) Excel experience
• Agile development methodology
• Planning, multi-tasking and meeting schedule, budgets and working in a team environment
• Project engineering or program management experience including system integration and test management working across a highly matrixed organization, including team members, suppliers, and customers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to handle complex technical information
• Ability to analyze complex systems and solve problems.

What We Offer:

• Benefits
• Relocation

What is my role type?

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 position is classified as:

• 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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