CMC Enterprise, Project Chief

Prattwhitney; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Relocation Package

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks a Project Engineering Chief to lead CMC development from R&D to low-rate production. You will guide a cross-functional team across CIPTs/SIPTs/IPMTs, ensure safety, and drive technical excellence within the CMC Enterprise.

Expect leadership in program execution, risk management, and collaboration with internal/external customers. Travel up to 25% may be required as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 12 years of engineering experience or 10 years with an advanced degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience with Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) and leadership in hot-section parts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership: Partner with Pratt & Whitney teams to deliver CMC hot-section components.
• Develop and implement processes to enable rapid part manufacturing and material development.
• Resolve technical problems during design, development, and testing of CMCs and related projects.
• Mentor engineers and build global technical capabilities across CIPTs/IPTs.
• Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and drive risk management and safety culture.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

SAP

EVMS

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-28 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-CARLSBAD-5940 ~ 5940 Darwin Ct ~ DARWIN Position Role Type: Onsite

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: Confidential Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

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 Pratt & Whitney Ceramic Matrix Composites Enterprise is looking for a Project Engineering Chief to help support the development of ceramic matrix composite materials and the transition from research and development to low rate initial production.

What You Will Do:

• Technical Leadership: Partner with organizations across Pratt & Whitney to deliver Ceramic Matrix Composite Hot-section components for future military and commercial platforms (Engineering, Operations, Quality, Industrial)
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to enable rapid development and improvement of part manufacturing and material development leveraging existing P&W processes where applicable and revision of existing /creation of new processes as needed.
• Respond in an urgent manner to management requests to resolve technical problems or issues during design, development, and testing of CMCs, supplier interventions, and other special projects undefined.
• Collaborate with CIPT’s on major system rig and component development rigs to ensure broad and shared knowledge base is maintained.
• Integration of module activities, adherence to part level requirements, & technical execution within the CIPTs.
• As part of the CMC Enterprise Leadership team the project manager will lead and support cross-discipline integration of key technical issues and drive problem resolution with CIPT, SIPT, IPMT, and internal/external customers.
• Work with CIPT’s and IPT’s to ensure that safety issues are identified, quantified and appropriately communicated and that SRA’s and necessary corrective actions are working and tracked.
• Build a collaborative work environment by pulling in discipline Chiefs, Fellows and other Supervisors / Technical Leaders.
• RLPM Requirement Flowdown and Program Execution (previously IPD) adherence & completion of discipline work for the CIPT.
• Define the scope, technical approach & EKS task selection & sequence required to execute the job ticket.
• Decision making in support of RLPM / EKS execution.
• Approval of completed work packages at the conclusion of each project phase.
• Chairing/Co-Chairing reviews as project focal and approver of Product Design, System Demonstration, & Major System Rig processes.
• Ensure traceable requirement linkage for product validation approach during the project planning phase.
• Improve the focus on risk management, process robustness, and safety culture.
• Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and critical thinking.
• Technical Mentoring: Provide mentorship and technical leadership to engineering team members, ensuring consistent application of Pratt & Whitney development procedures and best practices.
• Guide engineers in effective execution of design, verification, and risk‑management activities, cultivating a strong culture of compliance, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Mentor engineers and build global technical capabilities.
• Promote a culture of learning, growth, & innovation.
• Develop project engineer/IPTL technical competencies across the CMC teams, with a focus on development, validation, schedule accountability, and industrial planning and skills.
• Process & Discipline Health: Participate in/partner with the CMC Projects manager in creation and management of yearly operational and capital budget.
• Utilize CORE philosophy to identify opportunities to improve tools, methods and processes as challenges are encountered in CMC implementation and drive solutions.
• Ensure proper use of tools, processes, and methods within design space.
• Advancing discipline health and continuous improvement thru EKS / WAVE / SI projects.
• Ensure productivity gains & support discipline health improvements.
• Travel is required (up to 25%) for visits to multiple HSE sites, customers or supplier facilities.

What You Will Learn:

You will gain product knowledge related new technology insertion Commercial & military products and gain experience managing and guiding a Project Engineering team to meet customer deliverables.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 12 years of engineering experience or 10 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) and demonstrated leadership in the following areas: Design & development processes for Hot Section parts, including the procurement of development hardware in support of major design/redesign tasks Creating and submitting proposals, including quotes and Basis-of-Estimates; And/or Budgeting & scheduling process, using SAP and EVMS to monitor and report on task status as a Control Account Manager Manufacturing and quality control processes associated with Hot Section hardware, including the technologies used in hardware fabrication Assembly, test, and validation processes, including instrumentation and test stand support, throughout the full timeframe of an Engine Development Plan

What We Offer:

Benefits Relocation Package

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 on 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.

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.

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.

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.