F135 CAIPT Lead - Externals - (Onsite)

RTX; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in East Hartford is seeking a CAIPT Leader to manage Externals hardware sustainment, leading a cross-functional team across engineering and sustainment to ensure hardware availability and mitigate program risks.

You will coordinate between Engineering and Sustainment, present at key meetings, and drive proactive improvements to deliver reliable hardware support for critical programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree with 7+ years in engineering or program management also accepted.
• U.S. citizenship required to access information.

Responsibilities

• Owner of cradle to grave sustainment items on Externals hardware
• Lead the cross-functional team ensuring hardware support and reducing program risks
• Communicate hardware concerns to all team members to ensure timely resolution
• Expose gaps and identify solutions for hardware supportability
• Present at meetings to update audiences on updates and issues and act as PW primary customer contact
• Understand roles and responsibilities of all CAIPT team members

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Program management

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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.

This Component Aftermarket Integration Product Team (CAIPT) Leader will manage Externals hardware. The CAIPT leader will lead a cross-functional team of professionals including CSE, CIPT Engineering, ASE, F135 Sustainment, Military Engines Sustainment Operations, & ELMT. CAIPT leaders lead sustainment activity within the CIPT, as well as coordinating between Engineering and Sustainment. You will establish and execute aftermarket support strategy while identifying and assessing risks for mitigation. The CAIPT regularly reports and presents at key meetings with customers while also initiating a rapid response to immediate needs, issues, and concerns. As a Lead, you are responsible for mitigating new urgent items, while also completing proactive efforts to reduce future issues, and implementing systemic improvements with their cross-functional teams to ensure hardware availability.

What You Will Do

• Owner of cradle to grave sustainment items on Externals hardware
• Lead the cross-functional team ensuring hardware support and reducing program risks
• Understands and communicates hardware concerns to all team members to ensure timely resolution
• Expose gaps and identify solutions for hardware supportability
• Present at various meetings to update the larger audience of updates and issues on a regular basis, as well as representing PW as a primary customer contact
• Understands roles and responsibilities of all CAIPT team members

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10 years of experience in engineering or program management or an Advanced degree with 7 years engineering or program management experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer

• 1 year of propulsion system sustainment experience
• 2 years of supervisory/management or team leading experience

_ Relocation assistance is not provided. _

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 attendselect 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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