Integrated Product Team Lead - Nacelle (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead - Nacelle to champion part-level ownership within the MSEN Engineering organization. You will drive technical execution, risk management, and budget alignment from validation through senior-level delivery.

You will coordinate with CIPT, SIPT, and IPMT stakeholders, provide validation engine support, and ensure achievement of program milestones while traveling as needed to support customers and sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with relevant experience in project management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams through aerospace milestones (PDR/CDR).
• Strong communication and risk management in complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of accountability to the CIPT for program requirements and part ownership.
• Lead IPT through milestones; manage technical risks and budgets.
• Oversee IPT financial allocations and project timelines to meet delivery commitments.
• Direct and monitor IPT metrics; ensure outputs meet standards.
• Present to Customers, Senior Management, SIPT and IPMT; provide technical support for validation engines.
• Travel up to 15% (Domestic and International).

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Aerospace engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Location

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

Date Posted

2026-08-20

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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.

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly motivated Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead - Nacelle to support our Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN) Engineering organization to champion part-level ownership, driving technical execution, risk management, and budget alignment from validation through senior-level delivery.

What You Will Do

• Act as the primary point of accountability to the CIPT for all program requirements, driving seamless communication, risk management, and part-level ownership.
• Lead the Integrated Product Team (IPT) through successful technical and program milestones, ensuring the proactive management and closure of critical technical risks.
• Oversee IPT financial allocations and project timelines to ensure absolute alignment with strict program delivery requirements.
• Direct and monitor IPT technical and business metrics, ensuring team outputs consistently meet or exceed established standards.
• Present to and collaborate with Customers, Senior Management, the System Integrated Product Team (SIPT), and the Integrated Program Management Team (IPMT).
• Provide technical support for validation engine build and engine test activities.
• Provide critical technical support for validation engine builds and testing activities, including leading Nacelle Air Leakage Checks directly with the customer.
• Travel up to 15% (Domestic and International).

What You Will Learn

• Interface directly with external aerospace customers, System Integrated Product Teams (SIPT), and Pratt & Whitney senior executives, translating highly complex, granular engineering data into strategic, high-level presentations and learning how to defend technical decisions under pressure.
• Manage tasks to manage people, learning how to negotiate, resolve conflicts, and drive teams to meet strict program milestones without relying on formal managerial authority.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced project management frameworks and how engineering choices, risk mitigation strategies, and validation testing timelines directly impact the company’s bottom line and product delivery schedules.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field and 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience includes project management and technical engineering.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Basic understanding of Pratt & Whitney’s Leadership Operating Model (LOM) or similar.
• Background in aircraft structures, propulsion systems, or engine components, with experience in engine validation testing (like air leakage or pressure testing).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and driving projects through formal aerospace milestones (e.g., PDR/CDR) without needing direct managerial authority.
• Experience managing project schedules, tracking engineering metrics, and keeping team budgets aligned with program requirements. PMP certification.
• Confidence presenting complex technical data and risk mitigation plans directly to senior management and aerospace customers.
• Proven track record of mentoring and providing strategic technical guidance to junior engineers to elevate team performance and accelerate skill development.

What We Offer

• Eligible for Relocation.

Department/Segment Overview

Mechanical Systems, Externals, & Nacelles (MSEN): The MSEN Engineering organization is responsible for the design, development, and in-service support of power transmission systems, bearing compartment and rotor support design and analysis, oil and thermal management systems, engine externals packaging and architecture, as well as nacelles for commercial and military engine models. Technical disciplines include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Product Definition, System Modeling, Mechanical Design analysis for bearings, gears, and seals, and fluid-thermal modeling of associated components and systems.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.