Lead Project Engineer - Aero Engine Systems IPT

RTX Corporation; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX Corporation in East Hartford, CT is seeking a proactive Principal Project Engineer to lead a large Integrated Product Team in Compression Systems Engineering. You will oversee IPT execution, coordinate across disciplines, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement.

The role offers exposure to senior management, opportunities for travel within the US and Japan supply chain, and a path to leadership within Pratt & Whitney's engine programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in STEM with 5–8+ years of relevant experience; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own IPT execution including coordinating a team to meet technical requirements and deadlines.
• Lead engineering reviews and respond to customer and senior management questions.
• Track progress, identify risks, and ensure budget adherence.

Skills

IPT leadership

Budget ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

SAP

Teamcenter

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Agile/Waterfall PM

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced STEM degree

Tools

SAP

Teamcenter

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

MS Office

Job description

RTX Corporation in East Hartford, CT is seeking a proactive Principal Project Engineer to lead a large Integrated Product Team in Compression Systems Engineering. You will oversee IPT execution, coordinate across disciplines, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement.

The role offers exposure to senior management, opportunities for travel within the US and Japan supply chain, and a path to leadership within Pratt & Whitney's engine programs.