Principal Project Engineer - Compression Systems (Onsite) P4

RTX (Raytheon); East Hartford (CT); In loco; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

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Relocation Eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX, in East Hartford, CT, is seeking a proactive Principal Project Engineer to lead a large Integrated Product Team in Compression Systems Engineering. You will direct production and sustainment tasks for the GTF Fan/LPC Module and coordinate with across-discipline teams and external partners.

The role requires 8+ years in STEM (or 5+ with an advanced degree) with strong PM leadership, aerospace experience, and proficiency with SAP, Teamcenter, Jira/Confluence.

Competenze

• Bachelor of Science in STEM with 8+ years or advanced STEM degree with 5+ years.
• Experience in aerospace/jet engine industry highly desirable.
• Team leader or task leadership experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills for all mgmt levels.
• Proficiency with PM tools: SAP, Teamcenter, MS Project, Jira/Confluence, Smartsheet.

Mansioni

• Own IPT execution; coordinate team to meet tasks/technical requirements.
• Identify problems, analyze data, develop solutions and recommendations.
• Collaborate across disciplines and with partners to resolve issues.
• Lead IPT and program reviews; represent IPT in various leadership interactions.
• Perform budget ownership duties and track risks to protect schedule and cost.
• Mentor other engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in travel up to 10% within the US and Japan supply chain.

Conoscenze

IPT Leadership

Project Management

Technical Writing

Communication

MS Office

Jira/Confluence

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Formazione

BS in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

STEM Degree

Advanced Degree (MS/PhD)

Strumenti

SAP

Teamcenter

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Descrizione del lavoro

Date Posted: 2026-10-20

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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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 proactive, goal oriented, and detail focused Principal Project Engineer to lead a large and highly visible Integrated Product Team in Compression Systems Engineering. The selected candidate will provide leadership to the GTF Fan/LPC Module team. In this role you will be responsible for production and sustainment phases program task execution.

What You Will Do

• Ownership of part level Integrated Product Team (IPT) execution including Coordinate and lead a team to meet task and technical requirements
• Identify and address project problems, analyze data gathered, develop solutions and recommendations to solve problems, meet deadlines and optimize performance, cost, and producibility.
• Work closely with IPT members across discipline, organizational, and corporate partnership boundaries to respond to field, safety, and production issues and execute engineering changes.
• Lead IPT and technical program reviews and represent the IPT in customer, SIPT, IPMT, and senior management interactions, respond to questions, and coordinate the IPT response to feedback.
• Perform budget owner duties for task: Track progress, identify and resolve risks to minimize disruption to project budget and schedules to ensure smooth project operations.
• Mentor and help develop other Project Engineers on the team
• Actively participate in initiatives for continuous improvement
• Opportunities for travel up to 10% within the US and Japan supply chain

What you will learn

• Gain product lifecycle experience of the production and sustainment phases including with a focus on safety, field service support, investigations, producibility, and the PCIR process (engineering changes)
• Develop advanced IPT/CIPT leadership and program execution skills, including ownership of technical requirements, risk management, budgets, schedules, performance metrics, and communications
• Expand technical knowledge of aeroengine hardware including compression systems hardware
• Develop leadership, communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capabilities
• High visibility pathway for future career growth

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelor of Science in Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 8+ years of relevant experience OR an advanced Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of experience

Qualifications we prefer:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Aerospace/ jet engine industry experience, previous gas turbine compressor experience and design development experience is highly desirable
• Experience in a Team Leader role or similar task leadership position
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal, technical writing, and the creation and delivery of technical presentations to all levels of management
• Working proficiency with Project Management tools including MS Office, SAP, Teamcenter, MS Project, Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet
• Experience in Traditional/Waterfall and in Agile Project Management, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Thorough understanding of continuous improvement principles (e.g. Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE), Quality Control Process Charts (QCPC)
• Demonstration of skills consistent with the Pratt & Whitney Leadership Operating Model.
• Ability to follow and to contribute to engineering knowledge management (EKS) content

What We Offer

Relocation Eligibility

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE)

Compression Systems Engineering is responsible for the design, development, and in service support of all fans low-pressure and high-pressure compressors for commercial and military engine models. CSE is responsible for the identification and maturation of new technologies for these products.

Technical disciplines in CSE include Project Engineering, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, and Product Definition.