Engineering Lead - MB-DMI Interoperability (Remote)

RTX; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive standards for model-based definition and digital thread initiatives. You will shape workflows, toolchains, and metrics across Engineering, Operations, and Quality to enable robust, repeatable, model-centric processes.

The role requires deep expertise in MBD, PMI, GD&T, and CAD/PLM systems, with a strong track record in leadership and cross-functional collaboration for aerospace and defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with minimum 12 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proven leadership experience (7+ years) with focus on results, teamwork, analytical thinking, communication, and listening.
• Experience in MBD authoring, GD&T, PMI, and digital product specification.
• Experience with model-based inspection workflows, including CMM/CAI tools and machine-readable PMI.
• Proficiency with NX, Teamcenter, or comparable CAD/PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of rules, conventions, and digital behaviors for machine-readable MBD.
• Develop enterprise standards and tools to support MBD/MBI initiatives.
• Drive interoperability strategies with strategic partners for seamless collaboration.
• Ensure downstream consumption of MBD across Engineering, Operations, and Quality.
• Support development of model-based inspection workflows and PMI tooling.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, and Quality to mature RTX's digital thread.
• Enable robust, validated, model-centric processes aligned with enterprise goals.

Skills

Leadership

MBD authoring

GD&T

PMI

Digital product specs

Model-based inspection

CMM/CAI tools

NX

Teamcenter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-27Country: United States of AmericaLocation: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETCPosition Role Type: RemoteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity 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:

• Lead the creation of rules, conventions, and digital behaviors required for machine-readable MBD.
• Develop enterprise standards and tools to support MBD and MBI initiatives.
• Drive interoperability strategies with strategic partners to enable seamless collaboration.
• Ensure consistent downstream consumption of MBD across Engineering, Operations, and Quality.
• Support the development of model-based inspection workflows, including CMM/CAI tools and machine-readable PMI.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to mature Pratt & Whitney's digital thread.
• Enable robust, validated, and repeatable model-centric processes that align with enterprise goals.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• 7+ years of leadership experience with a focus on results, teamwork, analytical thinking, communication, and listening skills.
• Experience in MBD authoring, GD&T, PMI, and digital product specification.
• Experience with model-based inspection workflows, including CMM/CAI tools and machine-readable PMI.
• Proficiency with NX, Teamcenter, or comparable CAD/PLM systems.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Solumina/iBase t, SAP, inspection software, or digital manufacturing systems.
• Familiarity with Product Design digital thread workflows.
• Experience contributing to MB DMI, MBE, or model-centered transformation efforts.
• Participation in external standards organizations or interoperability forums.

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.

What is my role type?

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. 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
• holidays

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.