Principal Project Engineer, IPT Leader (Onsite)

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

Date Posted: 2026-10-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ENG ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ENG 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 certain necessary systems. 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.

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 Opportunities for travel up to 10% within the US and Japan supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 8+ years of relevant experience OR equivalent OR Advanced Degree in Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years of experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• 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, with exceptional customer focus.
• 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

Compression Systems Engineering (CSE) 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. This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 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. 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, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.