Principal Engineer, Airworthiness Office (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match and flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is looking for a Principal Engineer to be the lead advocate for airworthiness execution in multiple military programs. This essential role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to secure a U.S. government security clearance. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience in airworthiness and engineering.

The position is based in Hartford, CT, and offers competitive compensation, including a salary range from 107,500 to 204,500 USD, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in military airworthiness and/or civil certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary airworthiness advisor for military engine programs.
• Develop plans of compliance and communicate risks to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with U.S. Government customers for Military Flight Release.

Skills

Military airworthiness

Engineering and requirements management

Strong communication skills

Leadership and coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM field

Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering

Tools

Model-based engineering systems

Agile project management

Job description

Job Summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Principal Engineer for the Military Engines Airworthiness Office to serve as the primary advocate for airworthiness execution on multiple programs. The role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance, including a Secret clearance.

Location

Hartford, CT (Onsite)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary airworthiness advisor to Integrally Product Teams (IPT), Component Integrated Product Teams (CIPT), and System Integrated Product Teams (SIPT) for multiple military engine programs.
• Participate in IPT, CIPT, and SIPT planning for airworthiness, recommend certification bases, and ensure alignment between stakeholders in Airworthiness, Verification & Verification (V&V), Safety, and Requirements Management processes.
• Develop advance plans of compliance and communicate risk and mitigations to stakeholders.
• Coordinate regularly with U.S. Government customers to achieve Military Flight Release (MFR) or Military Type Certificate (MTC) for new programs, Component Improvement Programs, and engineering changes.
• Author drafts of the Airworthiness Plan and Certification Basis in conjunction with CIPTs, per customer direction.
• Negotiate resolution of internal conflicts regarding airworthiness plans, certification bases, compliance, and risk.
• Represent the airworthiness function in IPT/CIPT/SIPT meetings.
• Participate in the implementation of airworthiness elements of model‑based engineering systems.
• Assist in the administration of airworthiness processes and standard work tools.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent STEM field.
• 8+ years of experience in military airworthiness and/or civil certification and/or engineering & requirements management, or an advanced degree with 5+ years of equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret).
• U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience with one or more gas turbine engine subsystems and familiarity with their architecture, performance, validation, and analysis.
• Familiarity with MIL‑HDBK‑516 and related U.S. government/industry publications, and execution of core airworthiness deliverables.
• Experience interfacing with U.S. Government customers regarding challenging program deliverables and risk negotiation.
• Strong communication, leadership, influence, and coordination skills across teams in strategic projects and initiatives.
• Experience executing Agile project management concepts.

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD.
• Relocation package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Potential eligibility for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.

EEO Statement

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, 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.