Principal Engineer, Project Engineering (Hybrid)

RTX; Aguadilla (PR); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX at Pratt & Whitney Compression Systems Engineering in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, seeks a Project Engineer to own IPT scope, plan budgets and schedules, and lead a cross-functional team through validation, changes, and field support. Strong engineering and leadership skills are essential in a hybrid role.

The role requires a Mechanical or Aerospace degree, 8 years of engineering experience or an advanced degree with 5 years, and 4 years in project engineering/management, plus effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA with 5 years of experience
• 4 years of project engineering or project management experience

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and leadership to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) that includes design, structural, durability, aero, materials and manufacturing engineers.
• Lead the IPT through successful technical and program reviews, including the management and closure of key technical risks and issues
• Plan and manage IPT budgets, schedule, and technical metrics to requirements in collaboration with the CIPT.
• Be accountable to CIPT for part level ownership, including communication, risk management, and execution to program requirements.
• Participate with the CIPT in communicating to engineering and program management.
• Coordinating designs (Engineering Changes), Fabrication (manufacturing/suppliers/vendor trips), validation (Engine Build-Test-Teardown, ACIs- Analytical Condition Inspection, FMRs- Failure Malfunction Report), and sustainment (Component Field Limits, Merlins-Field Inquiries, Deviation Requests) activities.
• Travel is up to 10%.
• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Agile

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

MS Project

SAP

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-PR-AGUADILLA-110 ~ Rd 110 N Km 28.8 ~ RD110

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

None/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.

What You Will Do

Pratt & Whitney Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) team is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Project Engineering Professional. The Project Engineer will be responsible for part-level ownership, task planning, and execution to ensure the IPT achieves goals for the Component Integrated Product Team (CIPT).The IPT has responsibility for the entire life cycle of the part and as such the Project Engineer will be engaged in activities ranging from validation testing to Engineering Changes, from production delivery support to field support and investigations. Qualified candidates need to be able to effectively lead a team of individuals to meet requirements and achieve goals.Candidates need to be technically proficient, communicate effectively, and be customer focused.

• Provide project management and leadership to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) that includes design, structural, durability, aero, materials and manufacturing engineers.
• Lead the IPT through successful technical and program reviews, including the management and closure of key technical risks and issues
• Plan and manage IPT budgets, schedule, and technical metrics to requirements in collaboration with the CIPT.
• Be accountable to CIPT for part level ownership, including communication, risk management, and execution to program requirements.
• Participate with the CIPT in communicating to engineering and program management.
• Coordinating designs (Engineering Changes), Fabrication (manufacturing/suppliers/vendor trips), validation (Engine Build-Test-Teardown, ACIs- Analytical Condition Inspection, FMRs- Failure Malfunction Report), and sustainment (Component Field Limits, Merlins-Field Inquiries, Deviation Requests) activities.
• Travel is up to 10%.
• English (read, write, speak) is required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 8 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree in Engineering or MBA with 5 years of experience
• 4 years of project engineering or project management experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Minor in Aerospace.
• Project Management Certification
• Trained CAM & Proficiency with Teamcenter, MS Project or other scheduling software and SAP
• Demonstrated successful experience using Agile
• Engineering experience in design, manufacture, development, validation, entry into service and support of field service issues.
• Demonstrated success in leading multi-functional teams and effectiveness in working across functions, organizations, and levels of management.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and schedules.
• Focus on results with the ability to drive projects to successful completion.
• Experience executing Engineering Changes through the Product Change and Incorporation Review process (PCIR).
• Demonstration of skills consistent with the Pratt & Whitney Leadership Operating Model.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles (e.g., CORE, QCPC, Process Certification).

What We Offer:

• Employee Scholar Program

What Is My Role Type:

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. This role is:

• Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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.