Principal Engineer, Project Engineering (Onsite)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a Project Engineer for Development Operations (DO) Test Systems Engineering (TSE) to manage Special Test Equipment design projects in support of jet engine validation and production testing. The role is based in East Hartford, CT.

You will lead a multidisciplinary DO team, coordinate scope with stakeholders, and monitor schedules and EVMS status to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery. Travel up to 10% is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field is required.
• 8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree in a STEM with 5 years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidiscipline DO team through an estimating process to provide a comprehensive plan when required to secure future work.
• Initiate design kick off. Identify and align on project scope with stakeholders.
• Manage design requirements and ensure gap closure by need dates.
• Continuously monitor and track project schedule and EAC to ensure design and fabrication are within cost and schedule constraints.
• Prepare and present EV status of all tasks that require EVMS.
• Ensure timely completion of project milestones such as design reviews to meet schedule requirements.
• Schedule design reviews, ensuring that presentations are comprehensive, complete, and meet entrance and exit criteria.
• Manage the procurement of STE. Periodically track fabrication at outside vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Continually assess and communicate project status and risks to TSE management, customers, and key stakeholders.
• Travel is up to 10%.

Skills

Project management tools

Agile

SAP

Primavera

MS Project

Leadership

Budgets

Schedules

Manufacturing methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Advanced Degree in STEM

Tools

Agile

SAP

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Location

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

Date Posted

2026-09-03

Country

United States of America

Location

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

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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

Development Operations (DO) Test Systems Engineering (TSE) is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to manage Special Test Equipment (STE) design projects in support of validation and production testing of jet engines and engine components. This position is based in East Hartford, CT.

• Lead a multidiscipline DO team through an estimating process to provide a comprehensive plan when required to secure future work
• Initiate design kick off. Identify and align on project scope with stakeholders
• Manage design requirements and ensure gap closure by need dates
• Continuously monitor and track project schedule and Estimate at Completion (EAC) to ensure design and fabrication are within cost and schedule constraints
• Prepare and present EV status of all tasks that require EVMS
• Ensure timely completion of project milestones such as design reviews to meet schedule requirements.
• Schedule design reviews, ensuring that presentations are comprehensive, complete, and meet entrance and exit criteria
• Manage the procurement of STE. Periodically track fabrication at outside vendors to ensure on-time delivery
• Continually assess and communicate project status and risks to TSE management, customers, and key stakeholders
• Travel is up to 10%.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM
• 8 years of engineering experience, or an Advanced Degree in a STEM with 5 years of engineering experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge and experience with Project Management toolsets (e.g., Agile, SAP, Primavera, or MS Project)
• Bachelor in Engineering
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams, budgets, and schedules
• Knowledge of standard manufacturing methods
• Active Secret Clearance

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:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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.

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,