Engineering Data Officer (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in aircraft engines, seeks an experienced M6 Engineering Data Officer to drive the data strategy and governance within its Engineering organization. You will lead ontological framework development, standardize data structures, and transform data product workflows for scalability and impact.

Join a team shaping data-driven decisions across Military and Commercial Engines, collaborating with multiple domains to ensure compliance and future readiness in aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 12+ years in engineering, data management, or related field (or 10+ with advanced degree).
• Expertise in data strategy, ontological frameworks, and governance implementation.
• Travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation of data strategy and governance within the Engineering Organization.
• Develop ontological frameworks to standardize data structures and relationships.
• Oversee data product creation processes for efficiency and scalability.
• Establish and lead Engineering Data Governance Network and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with enterprise data standards.
• Advise on emerging data technologies to keep RTX ahead in aerospace.

Skills

Data strategy

Ontological frameworks

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Data Science/CS

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

BigQuery

Snowflake

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-12 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC Position Role Type: Hybrid 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'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:

Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines Engineering Organization, is seeking an experienced and visionary M6 Engineering Data Officer to lead the transformation of data strategy and governance within our Engineering organization. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation, implement cutting edge data frameworks, and shape the future of data operations within Engineering. Lead the implementation of the Engineering Data Strategy to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. Develop and deploy ontological frameworks to standardize and optimize data structures and relationships. Oversee the transformation of the data product creation processes to enhance efficiency, scalability, and alignment with business objectives. Establish and lead the Engineering Data Governance Network , ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with enterprise-wide data governance standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Military Engines, Commercial Engines, PWC, the other Functional Domains and Bus, to ensure consistency and alignment with existing data governance roles and practices. Act as a thought leader and advocate for data-driven innovation within the Engineering organization, driving cultural change and fostering a data-centric mindset. Provide strategic guidance on emerging data technologies and trends to ensure Pratt & Whitney remains at the forefront of the aerospace industry.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12+ years of experience in engineering, data management, or a related field or 10+ years of experience with an Advanced Degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in data strategy development , ontological frameworks , and data governance implementation.
• Travel up to 15%.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Familiarity with advanced data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence technologies.
• Data Engineering Platforms and Tools Cloud Platforms: Proficiency with cloud-based platforms such as AWS (Amazon Web Services) , Microsoft Azure , or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) , including services like S3, Redshift, BigQuery, Azure Data Lake, and Data Factory.
• Data Pipelines and ETL Tools: Experience with tools like Apache Airflow , Apache NiFi , Talend , or Informatica for building and managing data pipelines.
• Big Data Frameworks: Expertise in Hadoop , Apache Spark , Kafka , or similar frameworks for processing and streaming large-scale datasets.
• Database Management: Advanced knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL , MySQL , SQL Server ) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB , Cassandra , DynamoDB ).
• Data Modeling: Experience in designing and implementing data warehouses , data lakes , and data meshes using tools like Snowflake , Databricks.
• Containerization and Orchestration: Familiarity with Docker , Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines for deploying scalable and reliable data solutions.

What You Will Gain:

• A Culture of Excellence: Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Professional Growth: Access to cutting-edge tools, training, and opportunities to advance your career.
• Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping the future of aerospace engineering through data-driven insights and strategies.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Competitive salary, health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Role Type and Work Arrangements:

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: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. 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 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 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms 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.